Queensbridge Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | St Germain Street Farnworth Bolton Lancashire BL4 7BL |
| Phone | 01204332577 |
| Reference Number | 133925 |
Queensbridge Primary School is performing well, maintaining a good overall effectiveness across all inspected areas. Pupils feel valued and supported, demonstrating positive behaviour and attitudes towards learning. The curriculum is well-structured, promoting both academic success and personal development, with a strong emphasis on reading from an early age. Leaders have made thoughtful adjustments to meet the needs of their pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school fosters a sense of community and responsibility among students, encouraging them to engage in local initiatives.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 243 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.02%
Girls: 41.98% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 28.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 11 | 31 |
| 2 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 3 | 18 | 10 | 28 |
| 4 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 5 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 6 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 58.4% |
| Pakistani | 19.3% |
| African | 7% |
| Indian | 3.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.9% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| White, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Dec 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel cared for and valued.
- Leaders have high expectations for student behaviour.
- Curriculum design effectively considers the needs and interests of pupils.
- Strong emphasis on reading with a variety of engaging books.
- Pupils enjoy numerous extracurricular activities.
- Effective safeguarding practices are in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers lack clarity on delivering revised curriculum aspects.
- In a few subjects, checks on pupil learning do not adequately identify gaps in knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 101 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | ||
| Writing | 0.3 | ||
| Maths | 0.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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The Ferns Primary Academy
Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0DA |
0.27 miles |
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St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth
Hillside Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 9QB |
0.29 miles |
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St Peter's CofE Primary School
Alexandra Street, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 9JT |
0.5 miles |
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Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Beech Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0BP |
0.55 miles |
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Highfield Primary School
Marsh Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0AP |
0.63 miles |
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All Saints CofE Primary School
Devon Street, Farnworth, Devon Street, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 7PY |
0.64 miles |
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St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Presto Street, Farnworth, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 8AJ |
0.66 miles |
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St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth
Church Road, Kearsley, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 8AP |
0.7 miles |
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Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre
Lord Street, Bolton, BL4 8AR |
0.71 miles |
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Kearsley West Primary School
Primrose Street, Kearsley, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 9BZ |
0.8 miles |
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North Walkden Primary School
Worsley Road North, Walkden, Worsley, Manchester, M28 3QD |
0.92 miles |
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever
Green Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 2PL |
0.96 miles |
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Dukesgate Academy
Earlesdon Crescent, Little Hulton, Salford, Greater Manchester, M38 9HF |
1 miles |
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Cherry Tree Primary School
Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0NS |
1.07 miles |
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The Orchards Nursery School
Lower Orchards, Bolton, BL4 0RA |
1.1 miles |
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Green Fold School
Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0NS |
1.1 miles |
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Bridgewater Primary School
Bridgewater Street, Little Hulton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M38 9WD |
1.24 miles |
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Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton
Newport Road, Great Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 2DT |
1.27 miles |
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St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School
Stocksfield Drive, Little Hulton, Worsley, Manchester, M38 9RB |
1.3 miles |
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Bowness Primary School
Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1BT |
1.39 miles |
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Harper Green School
Harper Green Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0DH |
0.37 miles |
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St James's Church of England High School
Lucas Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 9RU |
0.53 miles |
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Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy
Greenland Road, Bolton, BL4 0HT |
0.89 miles |
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Kearsley Academy
Springfield Road, Kearsley, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 8HY |
0.96 miles |
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Lord's School
Brooklyn, Green Lane, Bolton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 2EF |
1.11 miles |
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Little Lever School
Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 1BT |
1.35 miles |
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Star Salford Academy
124 Longshaw Drive, Worsley, Greater Manchester, M28 0BB |
1.48 miles |
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Bolton Islamic Girls School
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1.49 miles |
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King's Leadership Academy Bolton
Freshfield Avenue, Bolton, BL3 3HL |
1.53 miles |
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Raise Education and Wellbeing School
The Quest, Brownlow Way, Bolton, BL1 3UB |
1.67 miles |
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The Lowry Academy
Hilton Lane, Little Hulton, Worsley, Manchester, M28 0SY |
1.74 miles |
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Essa Academy
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 3HH |
1.81 miles |
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Thomasson Memorial School
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3LA |
1.86 miles |
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EdStart Schools Bolton
67 Manchester Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL2 1ES |
1.9 miles |
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Bolton Muslim Girls School
Swan Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 6TQ |
1.97 miles |
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University Collegiate School
85 Deane Road, The Stoller Building, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5AG |
2.3 miles |
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Bolton College
Deane Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5BG |
2.3 miles |
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Bolton Sixth Form College
Town Centre Campus, Deane Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5BU |
2.31 miles |
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Co-op Academy Walkden
Old Clough Lane, Walkden, Worsley, Manchester, M28 7JB |
2.43 miles |
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Breightmet School
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2.51 miles |