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Rumworth School
Armadale Road, Ladybridge, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4TP, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.1 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
336
Capacity
330
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education. However, it faces challenges in academic performance, with no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and a low Attainment 8 score of 2.2. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's overall positive reputation in the community.
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Last inspected: 8 April 2014Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 2.2 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.7%
Asian Pakistani11.3%
Asian Indian5.4%
Black African5.4%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed Other1.5%
White Other1.5%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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53.56743, -2.47560 · BL3 4TP
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105277
School typeCommunity special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Rumworth School rated by Ofsted?
Rumworth School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 April 2014.
Is Rumworth School a good school?
Rumworth School scores 56.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Rumworth School in GCSEs?
Rumworth School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.2. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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