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Charles Darwin Community Primary School
Darwin Street, Castle, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1BN, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.3 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
355
Capacity
342
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, where 75% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school demonstrates a solid academic foundation. The school also boasts a high level of parent satisfaction, with 88% of parents recommending it. However, only 13% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating potential for improvement in challenging students academically.
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Last inspected: 16 March 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%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (25 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of subjects
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
My child feels safe
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School supports development
84%
My child is happy
80%
School keeps me informed
80%
School has high expectations
80%
Progress is communicated
80%
School responds to concerns
68%
Behaviour is good
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.1%
White Other6.2%
Asian Chinese5.9%
Black African3.4%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
White Irish0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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53.25479, -2.52313 · CW8 1BN
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN111053
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Charles Darwin Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Charles Darwin Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 March 2011.
Is Charles Darwin Community Primary School a good school?
Charles Darwin Community Primary School scores 73.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Charles Darwin Community Primary School?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, Charles Darwin Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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