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Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School
Pit Lane, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 9HS, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.1 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
415
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, and the school is better than 60% of others in the region according to its LocaleIQ score. However, only 13% of pupils achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2023Quality 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%. | 67% | Top 45% 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 British96.6%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
White Irish0.2%
White Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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53.38459, -2.73091 · WA8 9HS
School details
Local authorityHalton
RegionNorth West
URN111394
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2023.
Is Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School a good school?
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School scores 60.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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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