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Childer Thornton Primary School
New School Lane, Childer Thornton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 1QY, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.0 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
242
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school stands out for its high percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 19% nationally. The school boasts a LocaleIQ score of 94.0, indicating it is better than 94% of schools in the area, reflecting strong parent satisfaction and community engagement. However, only 10% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 28 February 2024Quality 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%. | 77% | Top 19% 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
White British91.7%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
White Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Location
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53.29475, -2.95208 · CH66 1QY
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN144529
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Childer Thornton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Childer Thornton Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 February 2024.
Is Childer Thornton Primary School a good school?
Childer Thornton Primary School scores 94.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% 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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