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Kingfisher Special School
Foxdenton Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 9QR, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.9 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
214
Capacity
202
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to providing high-quality education for its 214 pupils aged 4-11. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% of parents recommending the school, reflecting positive engagement and support within the community. However, it's important to note that there are currently no published statistics for KS2 expected or higher standards in reading, writing, and maths, indicating a potential area for further development.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2014Exempt 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (12 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child is happy
100%
My child feels safe
92%
School keeps me informed
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School supports development
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
Good range of subjects
83%
School responds to concerns
67%
School has high expectations
67%
Good range of extra-curricular
33%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British36.4%
Asian Pakistani26.6%
Asian Bangladeshi18.2%
Black African7.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
White Other1.9%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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53.53344, -2.15409 · OL9 9QR
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN143304
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.kingfisher.oldham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Kingfisher Special School rated by Ofsted?
Kingfisher Special School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2014.
Is Kingfisher Special School a good school?
Kingfisher Special School scores 84.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% 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 Kingfisher Special School?
Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kingfisher Special School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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