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Denton West End Primary School
Balmoral Drive, Denton, Manchester, Lancashire, M34 2JX, Tameside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.7 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
447
Capacity
446
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
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 60% nationally. While only 7% of pupils achieve a higher standard in these subjects, the overall progress and parent satisfaction indicate a supportive learning environment. However, the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be areas for improvement compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2014Older 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.4%
Mixed Other4.7%
Asian Pakistani3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Asian Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
White Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Location
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53.45476, -2.14587 · M34 2JX
School details
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
URN138207
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.dweschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Denton West End Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Denton West End Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2014.
Is Denton West End Primary School a good school?
Denton West End Primary School scores 43.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% 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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