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Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)
Roughwood Drive, Northwood, Kirkby, Merseyside, L33 8XD, Knowsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.9 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
473
Capacity
572
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, though it faces challenges with only 51% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. While it ranks in the top 80% nationally for expected standards, parent satisfaction is moderate, with 60% recommending the school. The LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 15% of schools, indicating potential for growth and improvement.
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Last inspected: 14 July 2015Older 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%. | 51% | Bottom 20% 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 |
Parent View (15 responses)
★★★★★3.3
My child feels safe
87%
My child is happy
87%
My child makes good progress
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
Progress is communicated
73%
School keeps me informed
67%
Good range of subjects
67%
Behaviour is good
67%
School supports development
67%
I'd recommend this school
60%
School has high expectations
53%
School responds to concerns
33%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.8%
White Other6.1%
Black African2.3%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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53.48447, -2.88004 · L33 8XD
School details
Local authorityKnowsley
RegionNorth West
URN135807
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) rated by Ofsted?
Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 July 2015.
Is Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) a good school?
Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) scores 14.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% 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 Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) receives a satisfaction score of 65% across all parent survey questions.
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