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Tonacliffe Primary School
Tonacliffe Road, Whitworth, Tonacliffe School, Tonacliffe Road, Whitworth, Lancashire, OL12 8SS, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.1 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
305
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid educational foundation, particularly with 61% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 60% nationally. While the higher standard achievement is relatively low at 5%, the school serves a community of 305 students and has a LocaleIQ score indicating it performs better than 41% of other schools in the area. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, although parents may wish to consider the opportunities for higher achievement.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2024Quality 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.5%
Mixed Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Black African1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
White Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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53.64896, -2.17817 · OL12 8SS
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119271
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.tonacliffe.lancs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Tonacliffe Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Tonacliffe Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2024.
Is Tonacliffe Primary School a good school?
Tonacliffe Primary School scores 41.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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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