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Kingsway Primary Academy School
Kingsway, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7QS, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.8 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
223
Capacity
280
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 52% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 79% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, though prospective parents may want to consider the limited performance in higher achievement levels.
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Last inspected: 13 September 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.2%
White Other4.9%
Other2.7%
Black African1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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53.36607, -2.73272 · WA8 7QS
School details
Local authorityHalton
RegionNorth West
URN147267
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Kingsway Primary Academy School rated by Ofsted?
Kingsway Primary Academy School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2023.
Is Kingsway Primary Academy School a good school?
Kingsway Primary Academy School scores 18.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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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