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Knowsley Junior School
Stoneleigh Road, Springhead, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 4BH, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.4 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
265
Capacity
270
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 64% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 52% of schools nationally. While the percentage of pupils reaching a higher standard is lower at 8%, parent satisfaction appears to be positive, contributing to a supportive learning environment. The LocaleIQ score of 49.4 indicates that it performs better than 49% of schools, suggesting room for growth and improvement.
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Last inspected: 15 March 2022Quality 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.6%
Asian Pakistani21.5%
Mixed W+Asian4.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.8%
Mixed Other2.3%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Other1.5%
White Other1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
Other1.1%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
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53.54372, -2.05682 · OL4 4BH
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN105670
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.knowsleyjunior.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Knowsley Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Knowsley Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 March 2022.
Is Knowsley Junior School a good school?
Knowsley Junior School scores 49.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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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