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Halsnead Primary School
Pennywood Drive, Whiston, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 3TX, Knowsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.7 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
286
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly with 66% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 47% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is relatively low at 5%, the overall results indicate a positive learning environment and good progress for the majority of pupils. The school is rated better than 49% of others based on its LocaleIQ score, suggesting a competitive standing within the local area.
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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%. | 66% | Top 47% 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 British83.6%
White Other2.4%
Other1.7%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Location
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53.41236, -2.79934 · L35 3TX
School details
Local authorityKnowsley
RegionNorth West
URN144105
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Halsnead Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Halsnead Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2023.
Is Halsnead Primary School a good school?
Halsnead Primary School scores 48.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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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