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Woodbank Primary School
Woodbank Primary School, Brandlesholme Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1AX, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.2 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
301
Capacity
306
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. While the percentage of pupils achieving a higher standard is relatively low at 5%, the school is better than 44% of others in its locale, indicating a supportive environment for learning. Overall, it offers a promising option for parents seeking quality education in the Bury area.
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Last inspected: 12 April 2016Older 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% 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 British64.1%
Asian Pakistani15.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
Asian Other3.7%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Black African1.7%
White Other1.3%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Indian0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Location
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53.60259, -2.31026 · BL8 1AX
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN150416
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.woodbank.bury.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Woodbank Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Woodbank Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 April 2016.
Is Woodbank Primary School a good school?
Woodbank Primary School scores 44.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% 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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