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Rushcroft Primary School
Trent Road, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7YL, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.5 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
169
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 80% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 13% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, although parents may want to consider the school's focus on raising higher achievement levels.
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Last inspected: 13 November 2012Older 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%. | 80% | Top 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.6%
Asian Bangladeshi5.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Other1.8%
White Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Location
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53.58581, -2.09638 · OL2 7YL
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN105659
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.rushcroftprimary.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Rushcroft Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Rushcroft Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 November 2012.
Is Rushcroft Primary School a good school?
Rushcroft Primary School scores 62.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% 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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