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Elm Wood Primary School
Elm Street, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2EG, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.8 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
450
Capacity
454
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school serves 450 pupils aged 2-11 and demonstrates strong performance in key stage 2, achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths that place it in the top 90% nationally. However, the percentage of students reaching higher standards is notably low at just 2%. While the LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 14% of schools, the overall environment and progress suggest potential for growth and improvement.
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Last inspected: 19 March 2024Quality 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%. | 43% | Bottom 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.1%
Black African5.8%
Other3.6%
Mixed Other2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.4%
White Other2.2%
Black Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.54903, -2.17540 · M24 2EG
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN105791
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.elmwoodps.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Elm Wood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Elm Wood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 March 2024.
Is Elm Wood Primary School a good school?
Elm Wood Primary School scores 13.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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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