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Whitegate CofE Primary School
Whitegate, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2AY, Cheshire West and Chester
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
151
Capacity
168
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 52% nationally. Parental satisfaction is notably high, with 90% of parents recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection. However, only 9% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting potential for further improvement in challenging students academically.
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Last inspected: 9 July 2019Older 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (86 responses)
★★★★4.1
Behaviour is good
95%
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
My child is happy
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School keeps me informed
88%
School has high expectations
87%
School supports development
81%
Progress is communicated
79%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.7%
Mixed Other1.3%
White Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Location
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53.21919, -2.55765 · CW8 2AY
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN111338
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Whitegate CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Whitegate CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2019.
Is Whitegate CofE Primary School a good school?
Whitegate CofE 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.
What do parents say about Whitegate CofE Primary School?
Based on 86 Ofsted Parent View responses, Whitegate CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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