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Smithdown Primary School
Chatsworth Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside, L7 6LJ, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.0 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
488
Capacity
450
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to educational excellence. It boasts a KS2 expected RWM performance that places it in the top 83% nationally, indicating solid foundational skills in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 10% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 29 September 2021Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Other53.7%
Black African11.3%
Asian Other5.7%
White Other5.3%
Asian Pakistani5.1%
White British4.5%
Mixed Other4.3%
Asian Indian2.0%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Black Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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53.39960, -2.95118 · L7 6LJ
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN131597
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.smithdownprimary.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Smithdown Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Smithdown Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 September 2021.
Is Smithdown Primary School a good school?
Smithdown Primary School scores 88.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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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