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Newhey Community Primary School
Hawthorn Lane, Newhey, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4JX, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.2 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
300
Capacity
295
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 72% of schools nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as the percentage of students reaching higher standards is currently at 0%. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, but prospective families may want to consider the school's performance in delivering higher academic achievements.
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Last inspected: 1 December 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% 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
White British89.3%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
White Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Other1.0%
Asian Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black African0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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53.60003, -2.10247 · OL16 4JX
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN105789
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.newhey.rochdale.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Newhey Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Newhey Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 December 2021.
Is Newhey Community Primary School a good school?
Newhey Community Primary School scores 22.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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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