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Kew Woods Primary School
Ovington Drive, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6JW, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.6 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
451
Capacity
450
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting 79% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 15% nationally. While the percentage achieving the higher standard is lower at 3%, the overall results reflect a solid foundation for young learners. The school is well-regarded within the local community, with a LocaleIQ score indicating it performs better than 65% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 4 July 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%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.5%
Asian Indian5.1%
White Other3.5%
Mixed Other3.3%
Black African2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Other1.3%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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53.63036, -2.97687 · PR8 6JW
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What is Kew Woods Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Kew Woods Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 July 2013.
Is Kew Woods Primary School a good school?
Kew Woods Primary School scores 64.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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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