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Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School
Parr Lane, Unsworth, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 8JT, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.3 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
102
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
49%
Faith
Jewish
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in literacy and numeracy, where it ranks in the top 72% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics. While 56% of students meet the expected standards, only 11% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for growth in academic excellence. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be strong, but prospective families should consider the school's performance in raising higher achievers.
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Last inspected: 15 March 2022Quality 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.3%
White Other4.9%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Location
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53.56024, -2.27531 · BL9 8JT
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN105352
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.bwjps.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 March 2022.
Is Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School a good school?
Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School scores 41.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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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