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Widden Primary School
Sinope Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 4AW, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.8 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
443
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a pupil population of 443, this primary school is performing in the top 95% of schools in the UK for expected attainment in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, despite a low percentage of students achieving higher standards. However, it is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted, indicating there are areas that need development. The LocaleIQ score suggests it is less competitive compared to other schools, being better than only 2% of institutions.
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Last inspected: 22 March 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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%. | 36% | Bottom 5% 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 Other26.6%
Black African17.4%
Asian Indian12.4%
Asian Other7.4%
White British7.2%
Asian Pakistani6.8%
Asian Bangladeshi6.1%
Other5.6%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Location
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51.86206, -2.23427 · GL1 4AW
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN150125
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Widden Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Widden Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 March 2022.
Is Widden Primary School a good school?
Widden Primary School scores 1.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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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