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Lunts Heath Primary School
Wedgewood Drive, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 9RJ, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.0 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
416
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score in the top 1% of schools, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance and high parent satisfaction, with 100% of parents recommending it. The school excels in key stage 2 outcomes, achieving 84% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, positioning it among the top 7% of schools nationally.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 84% | Top 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 20% | Top 9% UK |
Parent View (70 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School keeps me informed
99%
Behaviour is good
99%
School supports development
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
School has high expectations
96%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.9%
Mixed Other4.6%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.38686, -2.72873 · WA8 9RJ
School details
Local authorityHalton
RegionNorth West
URN111199
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.luntsheathprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Lunts Heath Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Lunts Heath Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Lunts Heath Primary School a good school?
Lunts Heath Primary School scores 99.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% 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 Lunts Heath Primary School?
Based on 70 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lunts Heath Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
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