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Mersey Drive Community Primary School
Mersey Drive, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8LN, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.0 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
196
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 50% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 83% nationally. However, only 8% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, making it a viable choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 21 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.6%
Black African2.6%
Asian Pakistani2.6%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Black Other1.0%
White Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Other1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Mixed Other0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
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53.55648, -2.27187 · M45 8LN
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN105299
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Mersey Drive Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Mersey Drive Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2024.
Is Mersey Drive Community Primary School a good school?
Mersey Drive Community Primary School scores 23.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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