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Halcyon Way School
Gordon Street, Chadderton, Oldham Ol9 9QE, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.5 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
118
Capacity
140
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, as reflected by a 100% recommendation rate from those surveyed. However, it's important to note that there is currently no published data on Key Stage 2 performance in reading, writing, and maths, which may be a consideration for parents seeking academic outcomes. Overall, it appears to be a supportive environment for younger learners.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 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 (17 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School keeps me informed
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
School supports development
94%
School has high expectations
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
Behaviour is good
88%
School responds to concerns
65%
Good range of extra-curricular
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.7%
Asian Pakistani22.0%
Asian Bangladeshi11.9%
Black African3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Asian Other2.5%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
White Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Location
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53.53362, -2.15580
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN143762
School typeFree schools special
Websitewww.halcyonway.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Halcyon Way School rated by Ofsted?
Halcyon Way School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is Halcyon Way School a good school?
Halcyon Way School scores 59.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% 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 Halcyon Way School?
Based on 17 Ofsted Parent View responses, Halcyon Way School receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
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