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Unsworth Primary School
Blackley Close, Unsworth, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 8LY, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.9 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
214
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts an impressive 82% of students achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 10% nationally. The school also enjoys a high LocaleIQ score of 93.9, indicating it outperforms 94% of schools in the area. However, only 4% of pupils reach the higher standard in KS2, which may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic challenges.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 82% | Top 10% 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 British79.0%
Asian Pakistani5.6%
Asian Indian4.2%
Black African2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
White Irish1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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53.55744, -2.28109 · BL9 8LY
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN146932
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.unsworth-primary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Unsworth Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Unsworth Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2017.
Is Unsworth Primary School a good school?
Unsworth Primary School scores 93.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% 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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