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St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy
Rowland Way, Lees, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 3LQ, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.2 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
258
Capacity
245
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 68% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 41% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, contributing to a positive community atmosphere. However, only 11% of students achieved the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging all learners.
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Last inspected: 22 January 2015Older 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.4%
White Other5.4%
Asian Pakistani4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.5%
Black African3.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Other1.2%
Black Other0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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53.54195, -2.07174 · OL4 3LQ
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN149868
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-edwards.oldham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 January 2015.
Is St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy scores 59.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% 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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