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New Bridge School
Roman Road, Hollinwood, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 3PH, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.0 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
717
Capacity
800
Ages
5–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a commitment to high-quality education, fostering a supportive environment for its 717 students aged 5-19. However, academic performance metrics show challenges, with no students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and a low Attainment 8 score. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 70% of respondents expressing a willingness to recommend the school, indicating areas for improvement in communication and engagement.
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Last inspected: 10 February 2015Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 0.2 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (69 responses)
★★★★★3.3
My child is happy
81%
My child feels safe
80%
Good range of subjects
78%
Behaviour is good
73%
Progress is communicated
73%
Good range of extra-curricular
71%
My child makes good progress
70%
I'd recommend this school
70%
School supports development
70%
School has high expectations
64%
School keeps me informed
58%
School responds to concerns
42%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.6%
Asian Pakistani17.6%
Asian Bangladeshi12.1%
Asian Other3.5%
Black African2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Mixed Other1.7%
Other1.7%
White Other1.4%
Black Other1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.51433, -2.13796 · OL8 3PH
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN138697
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.newbridgeschool.net
Frequently asked questions
What is New Bridge School rated by Ofsted?
New Bridge School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 February 2015.
Is New Bridge School a good school?
New Bridge School scores 53.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about New Bridge School?
Based on 69 Ofsted Parent View responses, New Bridge School receives a satisfaction score of 65% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at New Bridge School in GCSEs?
New Bridge School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.2. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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