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West Didsbury CE Primary School
Central Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M20 4ZA, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.7 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
412
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 73% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears positive, and the school outperforms 72% of its peers according to the LocaleIQ score. However, only 17% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 6 June 2018Older 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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.5%
White Other7.8%
Asian Pakistani7.0%
Other6.8%
Mixed W+Asian6.1%
Mixed Other4.9%
Asian Indian3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Black African2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Black Other1.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%
White Irish0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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53.42682, -2.23638 · M20 4ZA
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Frequently asked questions
What is West Didsbury CE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
West Didsbury CE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2018.
Is West Didsbury CE Primary School a good school?
West Didsbury CE Primary School scores 71.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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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