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Bamford Academy
Belgium Street, Rochdale, Manchester, Lancashire, OL11 5PS, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.4 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
360
Capacity
390
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally. However, it's worth noting that only 50% of students achieve the expected level, and there are no pupils reaching the higher standard in these subjects. The school serves a community of 360 pupils, but its LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 17% of schools, suggesting room for improvement in overall academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2013Older 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%. | 50% | 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani57.5%
White British30.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Other1.7%
Other1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
White Other1.1%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Location
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53.61357, -2.20559 · OL11 5PS
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN137471
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bamfordacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bamford Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bamford Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2013.
Is Bamford Academy a good school?
Bamford Academy scores 17.4/100 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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