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Ribble Drive Community Primary School
Ribble Drive, Whitefield, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8TD, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.5 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
187
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 72% nationally. However, it may be a concern that no students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments. Overall, the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 70% of schools, suggesting a supportive educational environment.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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 British69.0%
Mixed Other6.4%
White Other4.3%
Black African4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Asian Other2.7%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Black Other1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.55122, -2.28337 · M45 8TD
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN150488
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Ribble Drive Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Ribble Drive Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2019.
Is Ribble Drive Community Primary School a good school?
Ribble Drive Community Primary School scores 69.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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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