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The Gates Primary School
Bristle Hall Way, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3QA, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.1 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
294
Capacity
311
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, this primary school boasts 84% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 7% nationally. The LocaleIQ score of 74.1 indicates it performs better than 74% of schools, reflecting strong overall effectiveness. However, only 7% of students achieved the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 26 June 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 84% | Top 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.9%
White Other4.4%
Asian Pakistani3.4%
Asian Indian3.1%
Asian Chinese2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Black African1.4%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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53.55745, -2.52180 · BL5 3QA
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN133926
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.thegates.bolton.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Gates Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Gates Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 June 2018.
Is The Gates Primary School a good school?
The Gates Primary School scores 74.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% 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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