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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Colville Drive, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2DX, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.7 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
182
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With 67% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this school performs in the top 45% nationally for these subjects. However, it received a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted in July 2022, indicating areas that need development. The LocaleIQ score suggests it is better than only 9% of schools, which may be a consideration for parents looking for a more competitive environment.
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Last inspected: 12 July 2022Quality 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.6%
Asian Pakistani18.1%
Black African9.9%
Mixed W+Asian6.6%
Mixed W+B African3.3%
Black Other3.3%
Mixed Other2.2%
Asian Other1.6%
White Other1.6%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Location
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53.58722, -2.32461 · BL8 2DX
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN150409
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St Stephen's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 July 2022.
Is St Stephen's Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School scores 8.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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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