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St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Heywood Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2BW, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.0 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
223
Capacity
247
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, with 74% of pupils achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 78% recommending the school, although the percentage achieving the higher standard in KS2 is lower at just 3%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11, though prospective parents may want to consider the limited data on higher achievement levels.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2014Older 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%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (41 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Behaviour is good
95%
My child feels safe
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
My child is happy
90%
School has high expectations
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
School keeps me informed
83%
I'd recommend this school
78%
Good range of subjects
73%
Progress is communicated
71%
School supports development
59%
School responds to concerns
39%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.0%
Asian Pakistani9.4%
Asian Other5.8%
Mixed W+Asian4.0%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Asian Indian2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
White Other1.3%
Black African1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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53.54571, -2.26540 · M25 2BW
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN105323
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Margaret's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2014.
Is St Margaret's Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School scores 63.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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 St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
Based on 41 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Margaret's Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
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