Russell Scott Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Tameside). It has about 460 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In December 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Disadvantaged pupils, Progress and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Environment, Finances and Admissions.
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Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils:Excellent. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all excellent.
Progress:Excellent. Progress in maths is excellent, in reading it is excellent and in writing it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment:About average. Maths attainment is above average, reading is about average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance:About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Admissions:Below average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both roughly average.
Finances:Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Environment:Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.
Provision for special educational needs
Moderate learning difficulty
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.