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Whitby Heath Primary School
Wyedale, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 6RJ, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.9 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
406
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 91%, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. Although the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 52%, which is above the national average, only 2% achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. The LocaleIQ score of 83.9 suggests it performs better than 84% of schools, reflecting a positive overall environment for learning.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
99%
My child is happy
96%
Behaviour is good
94%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
School has high expectations
83%
Progress is communicated
80%
School keeps me informed
79%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.9%
Black African1.7%
Mixed Other1.5%
White Other1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.26975, -2.90552 · CH65 6RJ
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN111087
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Whitby Heath Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Whitby Heath Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is Whitby Heath Primary School a good school?
Whitby Heath Primary School scores 83.9/100 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.
What do parents say about Whitby Heath Primary School?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, Whitby Heath Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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