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St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford
Bury and Rochdale Old Road, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 4BB, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.7 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
231
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 76% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 21% nationally. The school also boasts an impressive LocaleIQ score, outperforming 94% of schools, indicating a strong community reputation and parent satisfaction. However, only 10% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 76% | Top 21% 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 British77.5%
Asian Pakistani9.5%
Black African3.9%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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53.60479, -2.21800 · OL10 4BB
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN105813
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford rated by Ofsted?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford a good school?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford scores 93.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% 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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