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St Bede Academy
Morris Green Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3LJ, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.1 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
660
Capacity
630
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education. While the percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 49%, which places it in the top 83% nationally, only 1% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students. Despite a lower LocaleIQ score, which suggests some challenges in the local context, the school is better than 17% of its peers, making it a viable option for parents seeking a supportive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 24 October 2023Quality 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%. | 49% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British36.8%
Asian Indian22.3%
Asian Pakistani16.4%
Black African7.4%
Mixed Other3.3%
White Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Asian Other2.7%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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53.55884, -2.45230 · BL3 3LJ
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN136889
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stbedeacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bede Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Bede Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 October 2023.
Is St Bede Academy a good school?
St Bede Academy scores 17.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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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