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Kentmere Primary Academy
Kentmere Avenue, Smallbridge, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 9EE, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.6 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
347
Capacity
345
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary academy excels in providing a high-quality education, reflected in its KS2 results where 71% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 33% nationally. The school boasts a strong LocaleIQ score of 91.6, indicating it performs better than 92% of schools in the area. However, only 4% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 71% | Top 33% 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 Pakistani47.3%
White British16.4%
Asian Other14.1%
Mixed Other6.6%
Asian Bangladeshi4.6%
Black African4.0%
Other3.5%
White Other1.2%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Indian0.3%
Location
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53.63246, -2.13878 · OL12 9EE
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN141400
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.kentmereacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Kentmere Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Kentmere Primary Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2018.
Is Kentmere Primary Academy a good school?
Kentmere Primary Academy scores 91.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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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