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Whittaker Moss Primary School
Highwood, Whittaker Moss Primary School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 5XP, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.4 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
437
Capacity
436
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 74% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by its LocaleIQ score of 69.4, indicating better performance than 69% of schools. However, only 14% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 8 November 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%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.5%
Asian Pakistani33.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Location
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53.62448, -2.21218 · OL11 5XP
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN105781
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Whittaker Moss Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Whittaker Moss Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 November 2023.
Is Whittaker Moss Primary School a good school?
Whittaker Moss Primary School scores 69.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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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