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Higher Failsworth Primary School
Stansfield Road, Failsworth, Oldham, Greater Manchester, M35 9EA, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.8 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
435
Capacity
474
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 93% nationally. However, only 40% of pupils achieve the expected level in these subjects, and there are currently no students reaching the higher standard, indicating room for improvement. Overall, while the school shows promise, parents may want to consider its academic outcomes in their decision-making.
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Last inspected: 10 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%. | 40% | Bottom 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.4%
Black African7.1%
White Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Asian Pakistani2.8%
Other2.5%
Mixed Other2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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53.51435, -2.14894 · M35 9EA
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN134784
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Higher Failsworth Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Higher Failsworth Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 July 2024.
Is Higher Failsworth Primary School a good school?
Higher Failsworth Primary School scores 11.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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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