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St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
Hive Street, Hollinwood, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 4QS, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.8 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
332
Capacity
334
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where 65% of pupils achieve the expected level. While the percentage of students reaching the higher standard is lower at 9%, the school performs in the top 50% nationally for expected outcomes. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, although there is room for improvement in higher achievement rates.
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Last inspected: 1 March 2023Quality 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.2%
Asian Pakistani19.9%
Black African9.6%
Asian Other6.6%
Mixed Other4.8%
Asian Bangladeshi3.9%
White Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Asian Indian2.4%
Black Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
White Irish0.6%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Location
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53.52243, -2.13865 · OL8 4QS
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN105705
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 March 2023.
Is St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School a good school?
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School scores 52.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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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