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Beacon Primary School
Peter Martin Street, Horwich, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL6 7AL, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.5 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
220
Capacity
220
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, particularly with 36% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 95% nationally. However, the school’s overall performance could benefit from improvement, as only 4% of pupils achieve a higher standard in these subjects. Parent satisfaction appears to be a key strength, contributing positively to the school environment.
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Last inspected: 28 March 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%. | 36% | Bottom 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.0%
Black African10.5%
Mixed W+Asian5.0%
White Other3.6%
Asian Indian3.2%
Asian Pakistani3.2%
Other2.7%
Mixed Other2.3%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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53.60218, -2.54893 · BL6 7AL
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN146535
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.beacon.bolton.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Beacon Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Beacon Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 March 2023.
Is Beacon Primary School a good school?
Beacon Primary School scores 11.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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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