Ladybridge Community Primary School

A good community school school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ladybridge Community Primary School.

Bolton, BL34NB Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 February 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Broadford Road
Deane
Bolton, BL34NB

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105169
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Broadford Road, Deane, Bolton, BL3 4NB
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
390 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
365
Free School Meals
17.8% (65 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 106.0
2023 106.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
365 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Achieving Excellence Together"

3Rs Be Ready Be Respectful Be Responsible

RE addresses a wide spectrum of issues about humanity and how we exist as members of the global community.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Colin Watson welcomes you to Ladybridge Community Primary School, an Ofsted-rated Good school in Bolton. The message emphasizes an inclusive, diverse school with a stimulating environment, a commitment to high standards, a topic-based curriculum designed to bring learning to life, and involvement from staff, governors and parents.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Labracadabra - Before and After School Care Eco Council Random Readers School Council Play Leaders House Captains Prefects First Aid Champions Digital Leaders Wellbeing Champions Community Influencers Drops-in / pupil-led groups (Pupil Voice related activities)

Sports

football netball basketball cricket hockey rounders tennis badminton

Facilities

touch screen computer suite art and technology suite outdoor learning spaces/grounds wildlife garden orchard greenhouse (made from recycled drinks bottles)

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Labracadabra - Before and After School Care

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are coordinated by Bolton Council. The school has an admission limit of 60 pupils per year group. Local Authority oversubscription criteria (in priority order) are: 1) Looked after child or has been looked after; 2) Child with a child protection plan; 3) Children with older siblings at the school; 4) Children with strong church connections; 5) Children with a medical condition making it better to attend this school; 6) Distance from home to school. If oversubscribed, distance is used as a tie-breaker, and a random draw may be used if still undecided. Open days are held prior to starting; and parents have rights to appeal if not allocated a place.

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