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Appleton Thorn Primary School
Arley Road, Appleton Thorn, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4RW, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.3 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
202
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, this primary school excels in reading, writing, and maths, achieving expected standards for 74% of its students, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, indicating strong community support. However, only 10% of pupils reached the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 1 April 2025Quality 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%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (57 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child is happy
100%
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child makes good progress
91%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Behaviour is good
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
School supports development
81%
School has high expectations
77%
Good range of extra-curricular
74%
School keeps me informed
74%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.8%
Asian Chinese6.4%
Mixed W+Asian5.4%
White Other3.5%
Asian Other2.5%
Gypsy/Roma2.0%
Asian Indian2.0%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
White Irish1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Location
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53.34805, -2.54116 · WA4 4RW
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN149676
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Appleton Thorn Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Appleton Thorn Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 April 2025.
Is Appleton Thorn Primary School a good school?
Appleton Thorn Primary School scores 88.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Appleton Thorn Primary School?
Based on 57 Ofsted Parent View responses, Appleton Thorn Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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