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Fairfield Primary School
Peelhouse Lane, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6TH, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.5 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
594
Capacity
620
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, with 68% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 41% nationally. Parental satisfaction appears strong, and the school outperforms 62% of schools in its LocaleIQ score. However, only 13% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 13 January 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 68% | Top 41% 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 British83.0%
White Other5.6%
Other3.0%
Mixed Other2.2%
Asian Other1.3%
Black African1.2%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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53.37474, -2.72596 · WA8 6TH
School details
Local authorityHalton
RegionNorth West
URN111197
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Fairfield Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Fairfield Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 January 2015.
Is Fairfield Primary School a good school?
Fairfield Primary School scores 61.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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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