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St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common
Commonside Road, Worsley, Manchester, M28 1AE, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.0 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
194
Capacity
175
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 58% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 67% nationally. However, only 4% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be positive, but the LocaleIQ score suggests there are areas where the school could enhance its offerings.
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Last inspected: 8 July 2014Older 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.8%
Black African8.2%
White Other3.1%
Asian Chinese3.1%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.50833, -2.42782 · M28 1AE
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106484
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common rated by Ofsted?
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 July 2014.
Is St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common a good school?
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common scores 36.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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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