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Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Hall Lane, Cronton, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5DW, Knowsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.5 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
224
Capacity
240
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 68% of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 41% nationally. The school serves a total of 224 pupils and has a LocaleIQ score better than 62% of schools, indicating a favorable local context. However, only 13% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, which may suggest room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 13 November 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.1%
Black African2.7%
Asian Chinese2.2%
White Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Location
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53.39079, -2.75910 · WA8 5DW
School details
Local authorityKnowsley
RegionNorth West
URN104454
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.holyfamilycronton.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 November 2018.
Is Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery a good school?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery scores 61.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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