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Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School
Blackshaw Lane, Heyside, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.1 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
191
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
Located in Oldham, this primary school serves children aged 3 to 11 and currently has a small student body of 191. While it ranks in the top 83% for expected attainment in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the overall performance shows room for improvement, particularly as it has received a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted. Parents may want to consider the school's limited higher standard achievement and low LocaleIQ score, which indicates it performs better than only 5% of schools.
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Last inspected: 8 December 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% 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 British77.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
Asian Bangladeshi3.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Asian Pakistani2.6%
Black African2.1%
Asian Other1.6%
White Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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53.56615, -2.10582 · OL2 6NT
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN150121
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 December 2021.
Is Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School a good school?
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School scores 5.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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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