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J H Godwin Primary School
Melbourne Road, Blacon, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 5JG, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.6 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
168
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted in May 2022, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance, particularly excelling in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, ranking in the top 3% nationally. However, there is room for improvement in higher standards, as no students reached this level in recent assessments. Overall, parents can expect a supportive learning environment, although they may want to consider the school's performance in pushing students to excel beyond the expected levels.
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Last inspected: 24 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 32% | Bottom 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.4%
White Other6.5%
Asian Indian4.8%
Black African3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
White Irish1.2%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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53.20474, -2.93493 · CH1 5JG
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN110983
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is J H Godwin Primary School rated by Ofsted?
J H Godwin Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2022.
Is J H Godwin Primary School a good school?
J H Godwin Primary School scores 36.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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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