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Chowbent Primary School
Laburnum Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9FP, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.0 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
142
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates commendable performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where it ranks in the top 5% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 87% of respondents indicating they would recommend the school. However, the school's performance in achieving higher standards is relatively low, with only 11% of students reaching that benchmark.
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Last inspected: 12 May 2015Older 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%. | 36% | Bottom 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (39 responses)
★★★★★4.0
School keeps me informed
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child feels safe
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
My child is happy
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
School has high expectations
90%
I'd recommend this school
87%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.0%
Black African10.6%
Other7.0%
Black Other0.7%
White Other0.7%
Location
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53.52548, -2.48245 · M46 9FP
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106443
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.chowbent.wigan.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Chowbent Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Chowbent Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 May 2015.
Is Chowbent Primary School a good school?
Chowbent Primary School scores 19.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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 Chowbent Primary School?
Based on 39 Ofsted Parent View responses, Chowbent Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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