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Croft Primary School
Mustard Lane, Croft, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7DG, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.9 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
213
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school is in the top 28% nationally for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths, achieving 73%. The school also demonstrates a commendable commitment to academic excellence, with 21% of pupils reaching a higher standard. Overall, it offers a supportive and effective learning environment for children aged 2-11.
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Last inspected: 2 June 2015Older 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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 21% | Top 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.5%
Asian Chinese2.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
White Other0.5%
Location
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53.44040, -2.55099 · WA3 7DG
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN147387
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.croftprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Croft Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Croft Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 June 2015.
Is Croft Primary School a good school?
Croft Primary School scores 74.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% 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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