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Newton Hill Community School
Leeds Road, Newton Hill, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2HR, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.0 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
330
Capacity
300
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving 84% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 7% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 76.0 indicates it outperforms 76% of other schools, suggesting a supportive learning environment. However, only 10% of pupils reach the higher standard, which may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic challenges.
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Last inspected: 9 May 2019Older 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%. | 84% | Top 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.8%
White Other4.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Other3.3%
Asian Chinese3.0%
Asian Pakistani3.0%
Black African2.4%
Asian Other1.8%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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53.69915, -1.50197 · WF1 2HR
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN108164
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Newton Hill Community School rated by Ofsted?
Newton Hill Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 May 2019.
Is Newton Hill Community School a good school?
Newton Hill Community School scores 76.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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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