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Holcombe Brook Primary School
Longsight Road, Holcombe Brook, Bury, Lancashire, BL0 9TA, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.4 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
263
Capacity
280
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where 63% of pupils meet expected standards, placing it in the top 56% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 97% recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection. However, the percentage of students achieving a higher standard at KS2 is relatively low at 11%, suggesting an area for potential growth.
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Last inspected: 28 June 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (64 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child is happy
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Behaviour is good
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
School supports development
94%
School keeps me informed
92%
School has high expectations
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Asian Pakistani3.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
White Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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53.62738, -2.32971 · BL0 9TA
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN105311
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Holcombe Brook Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Holcombe Brook Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 June 2016.
Is Holcombe Brook Primary School a good school?
Holcombe Brook Primary School scores 69.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Holcombe Brook Primary School?
Based on 64 Ofsted Parent View responses, Holcombe Brook Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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