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Horton Mill Community Primary School
Southlink, Glodwick, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 1GL, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.8 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
239
Capacity
253
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a current Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement," the school demonstrates some challenges, particularly highlighted by a low percentage of students achieving the higher standard in key stage 2 assessments. However, it does rank in the top 86% nationally for expected attainment in reading, writing, and maths, which may indicate solid foundational skills among pupils. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 64% recommending the school, suggesting areas for improvement in community engagement and support.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% 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 (14 responses)
★★★★★3.5
My child is happy
93%
My child feels safe
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
Behaviour is good
86%
School keeps me informed
79%
Good range of subjects
79%
Progress is communicated
71%
My child makes good progress
64%
I'd recommend this school
64%
School supports development
64%
School has high expectations
64%
School responds to concerns
36%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani66.9%
Asian Other13.0%
Asian Bangladeshi11.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.8%
Black African2.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.3%
Mixed Other0.4%
Other0.4%
White British0.4%
Location
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53.54040, -2.09937 · OL4 1GL
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN105679
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Horton Mill Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Horton Mill Community Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Horton Mill Community Primary School a good school?
Horton Mill Community Primary School scores 3.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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 Horton Mill Community Primary School?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, Horton Mill Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
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