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Oakfield Community Primary School
Edinburgh Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8BQ, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.0 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
307
Capacity
330
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, ranking in the top 96% of schools nationally. However, only 33% of pupils achieve the expected level in these subjects, and just 5% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in academic outcomes. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, but parents may want to consider the school's performance metrics when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 29 September 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 33% | Bottom 4% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.9%
Other3.6%
White Other2.6%
Mixed Other0.7%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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53.36751, -2.77442 · WA8 8BQ
School details
Local authorityHalton
RegionNorth West
URN133322
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.oakfieldwidnes.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Oakfield Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Oakfield Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 September 2021.
Is Oakfield Community Primary School a good school?
Oakfield Community Primary School scores 19.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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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