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Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School
Bridgenorth Drive, Littleborough, OL15 0ES, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.0 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
411
Capacity
450
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, with 59% of pupils achieving the expected level at KS2, placing it in the top 65% nationally. However, there is room for improvement as no pupils reached the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, though parents may want to consider its performance relative to other local schools.
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Last inspected: 18 October 2023Quality 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% 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 British84.2%
Asian Other5.1%
Asian Pakistani3.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed Other1.0%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.63300, -2.11119 · OL15 0ES
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN105847
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.sbs.rochdale.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 October 2023.
Is Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School a good school?
Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School scores 33.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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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