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Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School
Helmshore Road, Holcombe, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 4PA, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.0 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
113
Capacity
118
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school is in the top 45% nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, with 67% of pupils meeting these standards. The school also boasts a LocaleIQ score of 72.0, indicating it outperforms 72% of schools in the area. However, only 7% of students achieved the higher standard, suggesting there may be opportunities for growth in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 26 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Location
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53.64698, -2.32958 · BL8 4PA
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN105338
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 March 2024.
Is Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School a good school?
Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School scores 72.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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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