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Harwood Park Primary School

Hardfield Street, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 1DG, Rochdale


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.9 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
317
Capacity
420
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Summary

With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving a higher percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths compared to 83% of schools nationally. However, the percentage of pupils reaching a higher standard is notably low at just 2%, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, making it a viable option for families in the Rochdale area.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 14 February 2024
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.49%Bottom 17% 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 British52.1%
Black African18.9%
Asian Pakistani7.6%
Asian Other4.4%
White Other4.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
traveller_irish2.2%
Black Other1.9%
Other1.9%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Location
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53.59071, -2.21687 · OL10 1DG

School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN105796
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is Harwood Park Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Harwood Park Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 February 2024.

Is Harwood Park Primary School a good school?

Harwood Park Primary School scores 17.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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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