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Bowker Vale Primary School
Middleton Road, Higher Crumpsall, Manchester, Lancashire, M8 4NB, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.7 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
455
Capacity
465
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation for student learning, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 60% nationally for expected standards. While 61% of pupils meet the expected level in these subjects, the percentage achieving the higher standard is relatively low at just 3%. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment, though there is room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 5 July 2017Older 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani35.6%
White British19.3%
Other7.0%
Asian Indian6.8%
Black African4.8%
White Other4.6%
Asian Other3.7%
Mixed Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Black Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.53100, -2.24421 · M8 4NB
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN105397
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Bowker Vale Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bowker Vale Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 July 2017.
Is Bowker Vale Primary School a good school?
Bowker Vale Primary School scores 38.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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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