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Shawclough Community Primary School
Thrum Hall Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 6DE, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.8 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
444
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, positioning it in the top 56% nationally. However, it's worth noting that no students reached the higher standard in these subjects, which may indicate room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11, with a relatively strong community presence in Rochdale.
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Last inspected: 15 May 2013Older 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% 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
Asian Pakistani54.1%
White British23.4%
Asian Bangladeshi6.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Asian Other2.5%
Black African2.5%
Mixed Other1.8%
White Other1.8%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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53.63404, -2.16683 · OL12 6DE
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN105766
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Shawclough Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Shawclough Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 May 2013.
Is Shawclough Community Primary School a good school?
Shawclough Community Primary School scores 37.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 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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