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Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School
Ashton Road, Woodhouses, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9WL, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.4 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
134
Capacity
140
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England/Free Church
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 67% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. However, there are no students achieving the higher standard, which may be a consideration for parents looking for advanced academic opportunities. Overall, the school shows a solid foundation for primary education in a supportive environment.
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Last inspected: 21 June 2016Older 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%. | 67% | Top 45% 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 British91.0%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black African0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Location
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53.50448, -2.13404 · M35 9WL
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN105688
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 June 2016.
Is Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School a good school?
Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School scores 43.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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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