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Legh Vale Primary School
Legh Road, Haydock, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 0ER, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.7 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
473
Capacity
590
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 86% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 100% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. However, only 3% of pupils achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% 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 (35 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
My child feels safe
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
School has high expectations
97%
School keeps me informed
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
School supports development
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.4%
White Other3.6%
Asian Other1.7%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.46586, -2.68515 · WA11 0ER
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN104782
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Legh Vale Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Legh Vale Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Legh Vale Primary School a good school?
Legh Vale Primary School scores 39.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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 Legh Vale Primary School?
Based on 35 Ofsted Parent View responses, Legh Vale Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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