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The Valley Community Primary School
Hibbert Street, Off Blackburn Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 8JG, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.8 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
524
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
125%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 83% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 9% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 97.8 indicates it is outperforming 98% of other schools, reflecting strong overall satisfaction among parents and the community.
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Last inspected: 17 October 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 83% | Top 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 27% | Top 3% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian67.2%
Asian Pakistani19.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.8%
Mixed Other3.2%
Black African3.1%
Other1.5%
Asian Other0.8%
White British0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Other0.2%
White Other0.2%
Location
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53.59126, -2.42926 · BL1 8JG
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN133980
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.thevalley.bolton.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Valley Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Valley Community Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2023.
Is The Valley Community Primary School a good school?
The Valley Community Primary School scores 97.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% 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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