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Wharton Primary School
Rothwell Lane, Little Hulton, Worsley, Salford, Greater Manchester, M38 9XA, Salford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.6 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
371
Capacity
460
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 62% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 58% nationally. However, only 5% of pupils reached a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parent satisfaction and community engagement appear strong, making it a positive choice for families in Salford.
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Last inspected: 25 June 2019Older 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.1%
Mixed Other8.1%
White Other7.0%
Black African6.7%
Other3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
traveller_irish1.3%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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53.53649, -2.43649 · M38 9XA
School details
Local authoritySalford
RegionNorth West
URN150185
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.whartonprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Wharton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Wharton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 June 2019.
Is Wharton Primary School a good school?
Wharton Primary School scores 42.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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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