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St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham
St. John's CE Primary School, Thornham Lane, St Johns School Thornham Lane, Slattocks, M24 2SB, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.5 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
120
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 4-11. It performs above the national average for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, with 56% of pupils meeting the expected standard. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects.
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Last inspected: 25 June 2014Older 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% 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 British89.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
White Other2.5%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Location
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53.57700, -2.16521 · M24 2SB
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN150323
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham rated by Ofsted?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 June 2014.
Is St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham a good school?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham scores 22.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% 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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