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Heather Garth Primary School Academy
Billingley View, Bolton-on-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 8ES, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.1 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
233
Capacity
200
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
117%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, though parents may want to consider its performance relative to other local schools.
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Last inspected: 30 March 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% 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 British93.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Other1.3%
White Other1.3%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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53.52322, -1.32659 · S63 8ES
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139748
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.heathergarth.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Heather Garth Primary School Academy rated by Ofsted?
Heather Garth Primary School Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 March 2022.
Is Heather Garth Primary School Academy a good school?
Heather Garth Primary School Academy scores 38.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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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