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Darnhall Primary School
Sandyhill Road, Darnhall, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 1JL, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.0 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
445
Capacity
405
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 49% of pupils are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, surpassing 83% of schools nationwide. However, only 4% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able students. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, though the locale score suggests some challenges compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 4 October 2023Quality 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%. | 49% | 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%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.7%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
White Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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53.17991, -2.53287 · CW7 1JL
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN111133
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.darnhall.cheshire.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Darnhall Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Darnhall Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 October 2023.
Is Darnhall Primary School a good school?
Darnhall Primary School scores 19.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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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