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Helsby Hillside Primary School
Bates Lane, Helsby, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 9LN, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.6 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
197
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 68% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 41% nationally. Additionally, it scores better than 63% of schools in the area, indicating a strong reputation among parents. However, only 14% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 4 October 2016Older 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.8%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Other1.0%
White Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Location
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53.27788, -2.75792 · WA6 9LN
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN111004
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.helsbyhillside.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Helsby Hillside Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Helsby Hillside Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 October 2016.
Is Helsby Hillside Primary School a good school?
Helsby Hillside Primary School scores 62.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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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