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Werneth Primary School
Coppice Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 4BL, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.6 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
434
Capacity
450
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 60% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 63% nationally. While the percentage of pupils reaching a higher standard is lower at 4%, the overall environment appears supportive, making it a viable option for families in the area. However, the LocaleIQ score indicates that there is room for improvement compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 23 May 2023Quality 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani56.2%
Asian Bangladeshi18.2%
Asian Other5.5%
Other5.5%
Black African3.7%
Gypsy/Roma3.5%
Black Other1.8%
White Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
White British0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.53208, -2.12248 · OL8 4BL
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN140597
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wernethprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Werneth Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Werneth Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2023.
Is Werneth Primary School a good school?
Werneth Primary School scores 38.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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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