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Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth
Lime Grove, Off John Street, Whitworth, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 8DB, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.3 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
204
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 72% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 31% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, and the school outperforms 63% of other schools in its locality. However, only 10% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 12 March 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%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.1%
White Other2.0%
Black African2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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53.66522, -2.17409 · OL12 8DB
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119697
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.olsa.lancs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth rated by Ofsted?
Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2024.
Is Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth a good school?
Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth scores 63.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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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