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Windmill Hill Primary School
Windmill Hill, Windmill Hill South, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6QE, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.4 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
144
Capacity
175
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school shows impressive results, particularly with 75% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 24% nationally. The school enjoys a high LocaleIQ score of 81.4, indicating it outperforms 81% of schools in the area. However, only 13% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging the more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.9%
White Other4.9%
Mixed Other4.2%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Location
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53.33750, -2.66979 · WA7 6QE
School details
Local authorityHalton
RegionNorth West
URN111177
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.windmillhill.school
Frequently asked questions
What is Windmill Hill Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Windmill Hill Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2024.
Is Windmill Hill Primary School a good school?
Windmill Hill Primary School scores 81.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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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