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Horwich Parish CofE Primary School
Church Street, Horwich, Bolton BL6 6AA
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School is a Church of England primary school maintained by the local authority (Bolton). It has about 330 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In November 2016 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation, Finances and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Progress.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is very high.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress in maths is below average. Progress in reading is above average. Progress in writing is about average.
Attainment: About average. Maths attainment is below average, reading is about average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. Progress in maths is below average, in reading it is below average and in writing it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very high.
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