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Higher Openshaw Community School
Saunton Road, Higher Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1AJ, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.4 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
339
Capacity
345
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 58% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 67% of schools nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for young learners, though parents may want to consider its limited performance in advanced academic achievement.
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Last inspected: 9 May 2018Older 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African29.5%
White British28.3%
Other8.6%
Mixed Other8.3%
Asian Pakistani6.8%
Black Other6.2%
White Other2.9%
Asian Other1.8%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
traveller_irish0.6%
Location
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53.47731, -2.17037 · M11 1AJ
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN105471
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Higher Openshaw Community School rated by Ofsted?
Higher Openshaw Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 May 2018.
Is Higher Openshaw Community School a good school?
Higher Openshaw Community School scores 24.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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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