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James Brindley Community Primary School
Parr Fold Avenue, Walkden, Worsley, Manchester, M28 7HE, Salford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.9 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
236
Capacity
250
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it better than 96% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving 82% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, ranking in the top 10% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% recommending the school, although only 11% of students reached the higher standard in KS2 assessments. Overall, it presents a supportive environment for children aged 3-11 with a solid reputation in the community.
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Last inspected: 3 November 2016Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 82% | Top 10% 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 |
Parent View (74 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
93%
Good range of subjects
92%
School keeps me informed
89%
My child is happy
88%
Behaviour is good
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
School has high expectations
81%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.2%
Mixed Other5.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Asian Pakistani2.5%
White Other1.7%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black African0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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53.51478, -2.40425 · M28 7HE
School details
Local authoritySalford
RegionNorth West
URN150187
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.jamesbrindleyprimary.com
Frequently asked questions
What is James Brindley Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
James Brindley Community Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 November 2016.
Is James Brindley Community Primary School a good school?
James Brindley Community Primary School scores 95.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about James Brindley Community Primary School?
Based on 74 Ofsted Parent View responses, James Brindley Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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