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Whaley Bridge Primary School
Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7HX, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.7 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
137
Capacity
262
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
52%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of July 2022, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, ranking in the top 3% nationally. However, the overall percentage of pupils reaching higher standards is relatively low at 13%. Parent satisfaction is likely supported by the school's commitment to quality education, despite its LocaleIQ score indicating it performs better than only 13% of schools.
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Last inspected: 12 July 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 31% | Bottom 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.3%
White Other2.9%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Black African0.7%
Location
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53.32664, -1.98519 · SK23 7HX
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112647
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Whaley Bridge Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Whaley Bridge Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 July 2022.
Is Whaley Bridge Primary School a good school?
Whaley Bridge Primary School scores 12.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% 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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