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Northcote Primary School
Cavendish Drive, Walton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 1HW, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.2 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
443
Capacity
450
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 88% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% of respondents recommending the school. However, only 3% of pupils reach the higher standard in KS2 assessments, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (53 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Behaviour is good
89%
Good range of subjects
87%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School has high expectations
85%
Progress is communicated
83%
School keeps me informed
74%
School supports development
68%
Good range of extra-curricular
60%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.8%
Black African5.2%
White Other5.0%
Other2.3%
Black Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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53.45082, -2.96352 · L9 1HW
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN104564
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.northcoteschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Northcote Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Northcote Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2019.
Is Northcote Primary School a good school?
Northcote Primary School scores 50.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% 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 Northcote Primary School?
Based on 53 Ofsted Parent View responses, Northcote Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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