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St George's CofE Primary School
The Hoskers, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2FB, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.2 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
260
Capacity
300
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 63% nationally for expected standards. While 60% of pupils meet the expected level and only 8% achieve a higher standard, the school is better than 43% of others in its locality, indicating a decent level of overall achievement. Parents may appreciate the supportive environment for children aged 3-11, though they might want to consider the relatively modest higher standard attainment.
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Last inspected: 30 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.9%
Black African4.2%
White Other3.1%
Mixed Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Other0.4%
Other0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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53.54108, -2.53504 · BL5 2FB
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN131038
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St George's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St George's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 November 2021.
Is St George's CofE Primary School a good school?
St George's CofE Primary School scores 43.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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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