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St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Manchester Road, Astley, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7BT, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.6 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
213
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of pupils achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. However, only 7% of students reached a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, with a decent level of parent satisfaction reflected in its LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 18 January 2012Older 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% 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 British85.9%
Black African3.8%
White Other2.3%
Black Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.50165, -2.45722 · M29 7BT
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106482
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Stephen's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Stephen's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 January 2012.
Is St Stephen's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Stephen's CofE Primary School scores 46.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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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