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Fir Bank Primary School
Grasmere Road, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6SJ, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.6 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
235
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 73% of pupils achieve the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. The school has a LocaleIQ score of 64.6, indicating it outperforms 65% of schools in the area. However, only 10% of students reach the higher standard, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 12 February 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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.8%
Asian Bangladeshi3.4%
White Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Black African1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Location
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53.57694, -2.12758 · OL2 6SJ
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN146813
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.firbankprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Fir Bank Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Fir Bank Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 February 2014.
Is Fir Bank Primary School a good school?
Fir Bank Primary School scores 64.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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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