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St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington
Boardman Fold Road, Alkrington, St Michael's C E Primary School, Manchester, M24 1GD, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.5 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
205
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of October 2024, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 50% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 84% of respondents recommending the school, reflecting a positive community sentiment. However, only 19% of pupils achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 8 October 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 19% | Top 10% UK |
Parent View (55 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child feels safe
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child is happy
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
My child makes good progress
87%
Behaviour is good
86%
I'd recommend this school
84%
School supports development
82%
School keeps me informed
80%
School has high expectations
76%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
Black African2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
White Other1.0%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.53437, -2.19564 · M24 1GD
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN105822
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington rated by Ofsted?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington a good school?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington scores 67.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington?
Based on 55 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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