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Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School
Butterworth Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 8EB, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.2 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
205
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid level of educational quality. It boasts a commendable 93% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, although there is room for improvement as none achieved the higher standard. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 88% expressing they would recommend the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 39% | Bottom 7% 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 (77 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
94%
Behaviour is good
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
My child makes good progress
87%
Good range of subjects
87%
School has high expectations
81%
School supports development
79%
School keeps me informed
77%
Progress is communicated
75%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.0%
Asian Pakistani5.4%
Asian Bangladeshi3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
White Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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53.52415, -2.16110 · OL9 8EB
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN105658
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School scores 14.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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 Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School?
Based on 77 Ofsted Parent View responses, Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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