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Lowerplace Primary School
Kingsway, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4UU, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.5 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
560
Capacity
570
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance in key areas, although only 41% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at the end of Key Stage 2. The school's results place it in the top 92% nationally for expected standards, indicating that while overall achievement may need improvement, there is potential for growth. Parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, but the low percentage of students reaching higher standards (1%) suggests a need for enhanced support in achieving more ambitious academic goals.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2019Older 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%. | 41% | Bottom 8% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani54.1%
White British16.1%
Mixed W+Asian5.5%
Mixed Other5.0%
White Other4.1%
Black African3.4%
Asian Bangladeshi3.4%
Other3.2%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Indian0.7%
Black Caribbean0.5%
traveller_irish0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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53.60450, -2.14377 · OL16 4UU
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN105777
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Lowerplace Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Lowerplace Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2019.
Is Lowerplace Primary School a good school?
Lowerplace Primary School scores 12.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% 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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