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Great Sankey Primary School
Great Sankey Primary School, Liverpool Road, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1SB, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.8 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
348
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 78% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 17% nationally. Additionally, the school boasts a LocaleIQ score of 78.8, indicating it outperforms 79% of other schools in the area. While there is limited data on specific progress measures, the overall results suggest a solid educational environment for children aged 3 to 11.
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Last inspected: 29 January 2013Older 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%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 22% | Top 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.8%
Asian Chinese5.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.1%
White Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.6%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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53.38861, -2.64492 · WA5 1SB
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN144798
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Sankey Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Great Sankey Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 January 2013.
Is Great Sankey Primary School a good school?
Great Sankey Primary School scores 78.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% 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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