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Harper Green School
Harper Green Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0DH, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.6 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,126
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates a solid foundation for student learning. It has a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.8, placing it in the top 66% nationally, although only 58% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction appears positive, though the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be room for improvement relative to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 10 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.8 | Bottom 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 58% | Bottom 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 36% | Bottom 30% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 30% | Bottom 38% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 17% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British49.0%
Asian Pakistani25.7%
Black African7.7%
Other4.2%
White Other3.0%
Asian Other2.6%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Black Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.55048, -2.41234 · BL4 0DH
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN143772
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Harper Green School rated by Ofsted?
Harper Green School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 January 2023.
Is Harper Green School a good school?
Harper Green School scores 35.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Harper Green School in GCSEs?
Harper Green School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.8. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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