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Farndon Primary School
Churton Road, Farndon, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 6QP, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.6 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
305
Capacity
310
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education. The percentage of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is notably high, placing it in the top 83% nationally. Additionally, an impressive 96% of parents express satisfaction with the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere, although only 8% of students reached the higher standard in KS2 assessments.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (72 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
99%
My child makes good progress
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
School has high expectations
94%
School keeps me informed
93%
Progress is communicated
92%
School supports development
86%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.8%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
White Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black African0.7%
Location
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53.08670, -2.87720 · CH3 6QP
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN111107
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.farndon.cheshire.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Farndon Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Farndon Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is Farndon Primary School a good school?
Farndon Primary School scores 48.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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 Farndon Primary School?
Based on 72 Ofsted Parent View responses, Farndon Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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