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Pike Fold Primary School
Old Market Street, Blackley, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9 8QP, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.8 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
451
Capacity
459
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where it ranks in the top 70% nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 5% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, although parents may wish to consider the school's performance in relation to their child's needs for higher academic achievement.
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Last inspected: 22 May 2013Older 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British39.5%
Black African10.9%
White Other10.2%
Other8.9%
Asian Pakistani7.8%
Mixed Other6.2%
Asian Indian6.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Mixed W+B African2.7%
Black Other1.1%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.52273, -2.22369 · M9 8QP
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN105470
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Pike Fold Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Pike Fold Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 May 2013.
Is Pike Fold Primary School a good school?
Pike Fold Primary School scores 35.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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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