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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw
Bolton Road, Hawkshaw, St Mary's CE Primary School, Bolton Road, Hawkshaw, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 4JL, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.7 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
95
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score higher than 78% of schools, this primary institution demonstrates a solid performance in providing quality education. The school’s KS2 results show that 64% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 52% nationally, while 27% achieve a higher standard. Additionally, 88% of parents express satisfaction, indicating a strong community support and engagement.
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Last inspected: 12 November 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 27% | Top 3% UK |
Parent View (60 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
93%
School keeps me informed
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
I'd recommend this school
88%
Progress is communicated
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
School has high expectations
85%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.0%
Mixed W+Asian5.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Mixed Other4.2%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Location
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53.63081, -2.36447 · BL8 4JL
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN105340
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stmaryshawkshaw.com
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw a good school?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw scores 77.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% 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 Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw?
Based on 60 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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