Garswood Primary and Nursery School

StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ Nursery

OutstandingPrimaryAges 3–11213 pupils

Hamilton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WN4 0SFWebsite01744678290

Outstanding213 pupilsAges 3–11

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Outstanding1y ago

Inspected Jul 2024

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils213

Outstanding1y ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils213

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Type

Community

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

213 / 315 (68%)

Avg Class Size

~27*

Head Teacher

Mrs Pamela Potter

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionOutstanding

Inspected Jul 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 77%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

2.9%

Absence rate

Avg 6.5%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

2.9%vs 6.5% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate2.9%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence3.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support16.4%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.8%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health13 pupils (32%)

Speech, Language & Communication13 pupils (32%)

Specific Learning Difficulty6 pupils (15%)

Other5 pupils (12%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty2 pupils (5%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (2%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)9

Teaching assistants (FTE)14

Support staff (FTE)19

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils213

Free school meals9.4%

English as additional language3.3%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British93.9%

Asian Other1.4%

Mixed Other1.4%

Black African0.9%

Mixed White & Asian0.9%

White Irish0.5%

White Other0.5%

Chinese0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 8Least deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Oct 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Spending Per Pupil

£6,532

total expenditure per pupil

£-868 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,466

Support staff£1,224

Premises£295

Energy£214

Learning resources£377

Income per pupil£6,513

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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