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Barnston Primary School
Sandham Grove, Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, CH60 1XW, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.7 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
302
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, this primary school stands out with 82% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, 29% of pupils achieve a higher standard, reflecting strong academic performance. The school enjoys a high LocaleIQ score, indicating a positive environment compared to many others in the area.
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Last inspected: 11 April 2011Older 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%. | 82% | Top 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 29% | Top 2% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
White Other2.0%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Black African0.7%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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53.32348, -3.07661 · CH60 1XW
School details
Local authorityWirral
RegionNorth West
URN105030
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.barnston.wirral.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Barnston Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Barnston Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 April 2011.
Is Barnston Primary School a good school?
Barnston Primary School scores 83.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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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