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Sunny Bank Primary School
Hathaway Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 8EQ, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.7 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
216
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good and a LocaleIQ score placing it better than 82% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance. It boasts a commendable 75% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, ranking it in the top 24% nationally for these metrics. Parents can feel confident in the school's ability to provide a solid educational foundation for their children.
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Last inspected: 20 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 31% | Top 2% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.0%
Asian Pakistani12.5%
Mixed Other4.6%
White Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Indian1.9%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Other0.9%
Location
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53.56248, -2.28609 · BL9 8EQ
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN144593
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sunnybankprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sunny Bank Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sunny Bank Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 June 2023.
Is Sunny Bank Primary School a good school?
Sunny Bank Primary School scores 81.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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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