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South Failsworth Community Primary School
Paddock Lane, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0NY, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.3 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
440
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in the expected standards for reading, writing, and maths, which are in the top 79% nationally. However, only 2% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging all pupils to excel. Overall, the school serves as a reliable choice for parents in the area, though they may want to consider this aspect when evaluating options.
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Last inspected: 16 April 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.2%
Black African2.0%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
White Other1.4%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.49920, -2.15927 · M35 0NY
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN105656
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is South Failsworth Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
South Failsworth Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 April 2024.
Is South Failsworth Community Primary School a good school?
South Failsworth Community Primary School scores 46.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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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