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Higher Lane Primary School
Egerton Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7EX, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.0 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
512
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
122%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 62% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 58% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 6%, the school is better than 44% of others in its locale, indicating a decent level of overall effectiveness. Parents can expect a supportive environment for their children, although continued focus on improving higher achievement levels may be beneficial.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2014Older 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.1%
Asian Pakistani7.2%
Mixed Other6.3%
Mixed W+Asian4.7%
White Other3.5%
Black African2.7%
Other2.5%
Asian Other2.3%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Indian1.4%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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53.54559, -2.29509 · M45 7EX
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN144575
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.higherlaneprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Higher Lane Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Higher Lane Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2014.
Is Higher Lane Primary School a good school?
Higher Lane Primary School scores 44.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% 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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