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Alkrington Primary School
Manor Road, Alkrington, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1JZ, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.5 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
516
Capacity
505
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school stands out with 73% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. The school has a solid reputation, as reflected in its LocaleIQ score, which indicates it performs better than 65% of schools. However, only 10% of students reach the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in pushing more pupils to excel.
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Last inspected: 10 July 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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.8%
Black African6.2%
Asian Pakistani3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
White Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Other1.9%
Black Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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53.53964, -2.19534 · M24 1JZ
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN105786
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Alkrington Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Alkrington Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 July 2013.
Is Alkrington Primary School a good school?
Alkrington Primary School scores 64.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% 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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