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Whiston Willis Primary Academy
Milton Avenue, Whiston, Milton Avenue, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 2XY, Knowsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.4 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
391
Capacity
353
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score better than 89% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education. While 63% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, only 2% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching high achievers. Overall, it offers a solid educational environment for children aged 3-11 in the Knowsley area.
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Last inspected: 24 January 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.7%
Black African3.6%
White Other3.3%
Mixed Other2.6%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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53.41596, -2.79360 · L35 2XY
School details
Local authorityKnowsley
RegionNorth West
URN145613
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.whistonwillis.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Whiston Willis Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Whiston Willis Primary Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 January 2024.
Is Whiston Willis Primary Academy a good school?
Whiston Willis Primary Academy scores 89.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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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