Education
Primary Schools which serve the area include Owton Manor, St. Teresa's, Grange and Rossmere. The only secondary school serving the area is Manor College of Technology, although Brierton Community School is located nearby.
27% of adults are classed as having low literacy skills 69% of adults are classed as having low numberacy skills
53.7% of people aged 16 to 74 had no qualifications 15.7% of people aged 16 to 74 had 1-4 GCSEs 16.3% of people aged 16 to 74 had 5+GCSEs/1 A level 3.8% of people aged 16 to 74 had 2+A levels 4.1% of people aged 16 to 74 had a degree, HNC or Professional qualification
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