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Ditton Primary School
Liverpool Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7HD, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.1 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
370
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 75% for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. However, only 2% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging pupils to reach their full potential. While the LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 22% of schools, parents may want to consider these aspects when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 17 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 54% | Bottom 25% 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 British86.5%
White Other5.1%
Mixed Other3.2%
Other1.4%
Asian Other1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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53.37083, -2.75033 · WA8 7HD
School details
Local authorityHalton
RegionNorth West
URN147266
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitedittonprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ditton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Ditton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2023.
Is Ditton Primary School a good school?
Ditton Primary School scores 22.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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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