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Murdishaw West Community Primary School
Barnfield Avenue, Murdishaw, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6EP, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.5 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
132
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 77% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as the percentage of students reaching the higher standard is currently at 0%. Overall, the school serves a small community of 132 pupils, and while it performs better than 20% of schools, parents may want to consider its limited data in terms of overall progress.
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Last inspected: 7 March 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.6%
Gypsy/Roma3.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
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53.32241, -2.66698 · WA7 6EP
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What is Murdishaw West Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Murdishaw West Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2023.
Is Murdishaw West Community Primary School a good school?
Murdishaw West Community Primary School scores 19.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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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