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Irk Valley Community School
Waterloo Street, Lower Crumpsall, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M8 5XH, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.8 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
459
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 97%, this primary school is well-regarded in the community. Although 46% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the lack of students achieving the higher standard indicates room for improvement in academic performance. The school’s LocaleIQ score of 87.8 suggests it is performing better than 88% of schools, demonstrating its strong standing in the local area.
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Last inspected: 1 July 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 46% | Bottom 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (109 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
Good range of subjects
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School supports development
92%
School has high expectations
86%
School responds to concerns
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani55.3%
Other21.4%
Black African5.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Mixed Other2.4%
Asian Indian2.4%
White British2.2%
White Other1.7%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.51279, -2.22325 · M8 5XH
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN105452
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Irk Valley Community School rated by Ofsted?
Irk Valley Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 July 2014.
Is Irk Valley Community School a good school?
Irk Valley Community School scores 87.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 Irk Valley Community School?
Based on 109 Ofsted Parent View responses, Irk Valley Community School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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