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Harwood Meadows Primary School
Orchard Gardens, Harwood, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 3PS, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.7 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
217
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school serves 217 pupils aged 3-11 and demonstrates above-average performance in key stage 2, with 62% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 58% nationally. However, there are no students reaching the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more able learners. The school’s LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 37% of schools, reflecting a solid foundation for education in the Bolton area.
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Last inspected: 22 February 2022Quality 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% 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 British82.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Other1.8%
Black African1.8%
Mixed Other1.4%
White Irish1.4%
Asian Other0.9%
Black Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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53.59634, -2.38240 · BL2 3PS
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN137991
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Harwood Meadows Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Harwood Meadows Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 February 2022.
Is Harwood Meadows Primary School a good school?
Harwood Meadows Primary School scores 36.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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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