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New Road Primary School
Sowerby New Road, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 1DY, Calderdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.2 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
174
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where 47% of students achieve the expected level, placing it in the top 86% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching higher standards is lower at 11%, the school is better than half of its peers according to the LocaleIQ score. Parents can expect a supportive environment, though they may want to consider the areas for improvement in higher attainment.
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Last inspected: 18 April 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.1%
Other1.7%
White Other1.1%
Black African1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Location
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53.70730, -1.91922 · HX6 1DY
School details
Local authorityCalderdale
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107518
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is New Road Primary School rated by Ofsted?
New Road Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 April 2023.
Is New Road Primary School a good school?
New Road Primary School scores 50.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% 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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