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Astmoor Primary School
Kingshead Close, Castlefields, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2JE, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.5 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
136
Capacity
175
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, although only 36% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. While parent satisfaction is moderate at 76%, the school ranks in the top 95% nationally for expected standards, indicating potential for growth. However, there is limited published data on higher achievement levels, as none of the students reached the higher standard in KS2 assessments.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality 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%. | 36% | Bottom 5% 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 |
Parent View (21 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child feels safe
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
School supports development
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School keeps me informed
86%
Behaviour is good
86%
School has high expectations
86%
I'd recommend this school
76%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.8%
White Irish2.2%
White Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Other1.5%
traveller_irish0.7%
Location
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53.33970, -2.69218 · WA7 2JE
School details
Local authorityHalton
RegionNorth West
URN111217
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Astmoor Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Astmoor Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is Astmoor Primary School a good school?
Astmoor Primary School scores 11.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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 Astmoor Primary School?
Based on 21 Ofsted Parent View responses, Astmoor Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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