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Moorfield Primary School
School Way, Moorfield Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 3HJ, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.1 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
242
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted and an impressive 94% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school stands out for its academic performance, ranking in the top 1% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 82% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. However, only 12% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 2 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 94% | Top 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Parent View (44 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
School has high expectations
96%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
91%
School keeps me informed
89%
Progress is communicated
84%
I'd recommend this school
82%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.7%
Mixed Other2.9%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black African0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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53.38149, -2.70916 · WA8 3HJ
School details
Local authorityHalton
RegionNorth West
URN111188
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.moorfieldprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Moorfield Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Moorfield Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 October 2019.
Is Moorfield Primary School a good school?
Moorfield Primary School scores 85.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% 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 Moorfield Primary School?
Based on 44 Ofsted Parent View responses, Moorfield Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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