Parkfield Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Rochdale). It has about 220 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In June 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Finances, Disadvantaged pupils, Attendance and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Environment, Progress and Attainment.
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Finances:Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils:About average. Progress in maths is below average. Progress in reading is above average. Progress in writing is about average.
Attendance:About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Representation:Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment:Below average. Maths attainment is below average, reading is about average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is below 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 about average and in writing it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment:Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very high.
Admissions:Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low.