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Knowsley Village School

Sugar Lane, Knowsley, Knowsley Village Primary School, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 0ER, Knowsley


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.6 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
184
Capacity
210
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, particularly notable with 43% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 90% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also strong, with 88% recommending the school, though it's worth noting that only 4% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments. Overall, while there are areas for improvement, the school offers a supportive environment for young learners.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 4 March 2025
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.43%Bottom 10% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.4%Bottom 32% UK
Parent View (25 responses)
4.0
My child is happy
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
My child feels safe
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
12% disagree
School keeps me informed
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School has high expectations
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
Behaviour is good
84%
School supports development
80%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.0%
White Other4.9%
Mixed Other2.7%
traveller_irish1.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.44902, -2.85419 · L34 0ER

School details
Local authorityKnowsley
RegionNorth West
URN104423
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is Knowsley Village School rated by Ofsted?

Knowsley Village School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.

Is Knowsley Village School a good school?

Knowsley Village School scores 20.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Knowsley Village School?

Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, Knowsley Village School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.

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