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Knowsley Central School
Mossbrow Road, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 7SY, Knowsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.6 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
127
Capacity
110
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 95%, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to its students and community. However, it is important to note that there are no reported figures for KS2 expected standards or higher achievement, indicating potential areas for improvement in academic performance. Overall, the school is well-regarded by parents, making it a supportive environment for young learners.
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Last inspected: 14 October 2014Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (43 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child is happy
98%
School keeps me informed
98%
I'd recommend this school
95%
My child feels safe
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
School supports development
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
Good range of subjects
88%
Behaviour is good
86%
School has high expectations
84%
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.1%
Mixed Other1.6%
White Other1.6%
Black African1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Black Other0.8%
Location
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53.42039, -2.83652 · L36 7SY
School details
Local authorityKnowsley
RegionNorth West
URN104500
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.knowsleycentral.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Knowsley Central School rated by Ofsted?
Knowsley Central School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 October 2014.
Is Knowsley Central School a good school?
Knowsley Central School scores 87.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 Central School?
Based on 43 Ofsted Parent View responses, Knowsley Central School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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