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Birchwood CofE Primary School
The Mount, Admirals Road, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6QG, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.8 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
149
Capacity
226
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
66%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation in education, particularly with 59% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 65% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% of respondents recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection. However, it may be worth noting that no students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments.
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Last inspected: 22 January 2020Older 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% 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 (14 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
My child is happy
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
School keeps me informed
86%
School has high expectations
86%
Behaviour is good
79%
School supports development
71%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.1%
White Other16.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
Asian Other3.4%
Black Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Black African1.3%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Location
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53.41854, -2.51539 · WA3 6QG
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN111304
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Birchwood CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Birchwood CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 January 2020.
Is Birchwood CofE Primary School a good school?
Birchwood CofE Primary School scores 47.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% 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 Birchwood CofE Primary School?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, Birchwood CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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