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Northway Primary School
Dodds Lane, Maghull, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 9AA, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.8 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
359
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 72% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths—placing it in the top 31% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 91.8 indicates it performs better than 92% of schools, reflecting high parent satisfaction and community engagement. However, only 4% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging the most able students.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2013Older 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%. | 72% | Top 31% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
White Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Location
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53.52052, -2.93504 · L31 9AA
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN104879
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.northwayprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Northway Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Northway Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2013.
Is Northway Primary School a good school?
Northway Primary School scores 91.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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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