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St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School
Spinney Avenue, Hough Green, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8LD, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.2 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
178
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 75% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 24% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 84.2 indicates it outperforms 84% of other schools, reflecting a positive environment for learning. However, only 4% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in pushing more pupils to excel.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 75% | Top 24% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.8%
White Other2.2%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
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53.37068, -2.78054 · WA8 8LD
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Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2023.
Is St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School a good school?
St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School scores 84.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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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