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R L Hughes Primary School
Mayfield Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9QL, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.3 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
440
Capacity
460
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 78% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 17% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 67.3 suggests it performs better than 67% of schools, indicating a solid reputation in the local area. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 7%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on advanced academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.0%
White Other1.8%
Black African1.8%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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53.48990, -2.64545 · WN4 9QL
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106424
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.rlhughes.wigan.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is R L Hughes Primary School rated by Ofsted?
R L Hughes Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2013.
Is R L Hughes Primary School a good school?
R L Hughes Primary School scores 67.3/100 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.
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