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Medlock Valley Primary School
Deanshut Road, Fitton Hill, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 2PN, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.0 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
322
Capacity
341
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
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Last inspected: 13 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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British46.9%
Asian Pakistani17.7%
White Other8.4%
Black African7.8%
Mixed W+Asian5.9%
Asian Bangladeshi4.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Black Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Other1.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
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53.52257, -2.10063 · OL8 2PN
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN147453
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Medlock Valley Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Medlock Valley Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 February 2024.
Is Medlock Valley Primary School a good school?
Medlock Valley Primary School scores 16.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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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