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Briscoe Lane Academy
Briscoe Lane, Newton Heath, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M40 2TB, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.9 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
641
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
203%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 61% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing them in the top 60% of schools nationally. However, only 8% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able students. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, but the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be areas for further development.
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Last inspected: 16 September 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%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British35.1%
Black African26.4%
Asian Pakistani6.4%
Black Other5.9%
Other5.5%
White Other3.7%
Mixed W+B African3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Asian Other1.9%
traveller_irish1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
White Irish0.9%
Asian Indian0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.49783, -2.18587 · M40 2TB
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN138653
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Briscoe Lane Academy rated by Ofsted?
Briscoe Lane Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 September 2014.
Is Briscoe Lane Academy a good school?
Briscoe Lane Academy scores 44.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% 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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