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Beal Vale Primary School
Salts Street, Shaw, Salts Street, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7SY, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.5 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
197
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 66% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 47% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 9%, the overall results indicate a supportive learning environment. The LocaleIQ score of 54.5 suggests it performs better than over half of schools in the area, making it a strong choice for parents in Oldham.
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Last inspected: 28 February 2024Quality 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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.5%
Asian Bangladeshi8.1%
Mixed W+Asian5.6%
White Other4.1%
Black African4.1%
Asian Pakistani3.0%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Asian Indian2.0%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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53.58081, -2.09682 · OL2 7SY
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN147368
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bealvaleprimary.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Beal Vale Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Beal Vale Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 February 2024.
Is Beal Vale Primary School a good school?
Beal Vale Primary School scores 54.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% 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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