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Sandiway Primary School
Weaverham Road, Sandiway, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2ND, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.2 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
201
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that places it in the top 11% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance. The percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 68%, significantly higher than the national average, although only 4% reach the higher standard. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (96 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School keeps me informed
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
My child feels safe
93%
School supports development
92%
My child makes good progress
91%
Behaviour is good
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School has high expectations
83%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.5%
White Other1.5%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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53.23747, -2.59308 · CW8 2ND
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN146131
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sandiway.cheshire.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sandiway Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sandiway Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is Sandiway Primary School a good school?
Sandiway Primary School scores 89.2/100 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.
What do parents say about Sandiway Primary School?
Based on 96 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sandiway Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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