Radcliffe Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Coronation Road Radcliffe Manchester Greater Manchester M26 3RD |
| Phone | 01617234538 |
| Reference Number | 139999 |
Radcliffe Primary School has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from requires improvement to a good overall rating. The school provides a welcoming and nurturing environment where pupils are happy and engaged in their learning. Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that is well-structured and inclusive, catering to all pupils including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. While the school has many strengths, there are areas that need attention to further enhance the educational experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 230 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.13%
Girls: 50.87% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 49.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 24.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 2 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 3 | 10 | 18 | 28 |
| 4 | 14 | 19 | 33 |
| 5 | 19 | 18 | 37 |
| 6 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65.2% |
| African | 7% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.2% |
| Asian, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| White, Other | 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 | 02 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 20 May 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Jan 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Feb 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong leadership and management with a clear vision for the school.
- High-quality early years provision that aids children's transition.
- Good behaviour and positive attitudes from pupils, contributing to a safe learning environment.
- Rich extracurricular activities and opportunities for pupils.
- Effective phonics teaching that supports early reading development.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND through targeted interventions.
Areas for Improvement
- Limited range of experiences for pupils to learn about life in modern Britain.
- Older pupils lack access to a broad selection of high-quality texts for pleasure reading.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | -1.6 | ||
| Writing | 1.8 | ||
| Maths | -0.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Wesley Methodist Primary School
Forth Road, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4PX |
0.34 miles |
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Cams Lane Primary School
Cams Lane, Radcliffe, Manchester, Lancashire, M26 3SW |
0.36 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe
Graves Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, Lancashire, M26 4GE |
0.5 miles |
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Belgrave Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, Lancashire, M26 4DG |
0.52 miles |
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Millwood Primary Special School
School Street, Radcliffe, Bury, Greater Manchester, M26 3BW |
0.6 miles |
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Gorsefield Primary School
Robertson Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4DW |
0.61 miles |
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Masefield Primary School
Masefield Road, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1NG |
0.87 miles |
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Ladywood School
Masefield Road, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1NG |
0.87 miles |
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Mytham Primary School
Mytham Road, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1JG |
1.14 miles |
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St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe
Johnson Street, Radcliffe, Bury, M26 1AW |
1.18 miles |
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
Norris Street, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1BQ |
1.31 miles |
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Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School
Bury Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2GB |
1.38 miles |
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St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy
Redcar Road, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1EN |
1.41 miles |
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Blackshaw Primary School
Bideford Drive, Breightmet, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 6TE |
1.45 miles |
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Chapelfield Primary School
Clough Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1LH |
1.48 miles |
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Greenhill Primary School
Mile Lane, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2JH |
1.54 miles |
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Bowness Primary School
Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1BT |
1.6 miles |
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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Colville Drive, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2DX |
1.64 miles |
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Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School
Tommy Lane, Ainsworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 5SQ |
1.65 miles |
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Prestolee Primary School
Church Road, Stoneclough, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1HJ |
1.66 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Star Radcliffe Academy
Spring Lane, Radcliffe, M26 2SZ |
0.93 miles |
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Little Lever School
Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 1BT |
1.64 miles |
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The Derby High School
Radcliffe Road, Redvales, Lancs, Lancashire, BL9 9NH |
1.88 miles |
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Forestwood School
Buller Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2BS |
1.89 miles |
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Mill School - Bury
Wellington Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL8 2BD |
1.96 miles |
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Breightmet School
Milnthorpe Road, Breightmet, Bolton, BL2 6PD |
2 miles |
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Bury Church of England High School
Haslam Brow, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0TS |
2.14 miles |
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St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Bridge Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0TZ |
2.2 miles |
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Holy Cross College
169 Manchester Road, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 9BB |
2.26 miles |
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Philips High School
Higher Lane, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7PH |
2.33 miles |
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Elms Bank
Ripon Avenue, Whitefield, Bury, Lancashire, M45 8PJ |
2.34 miles |
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Bury Grammar Schools
Tenterden Street, Bury, BL9 0HN |
2.38 miles |
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The Elton High School
Walshaw Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1RN |
2.41 miles |
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Firwood High School
Stitch-MI Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 4HU |
2.5 miles |
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Bolton St Catherine's Academy
Stitch MI Lane, Bolton, BL2 4HU |
2.54 miles |
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Bury College
Market Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 0BG |
2.55 miles |
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Kearsley Academy
Springfield Road, Kearsley, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 8HY |
2.62 miles |
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Harper Green School
Harper Green Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0DH |
2.99 miles |
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Unsworth Academy
Parr Lane, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 8LP |
3 miles |
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Cloughside College
Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 3BL |
3.01 miles |