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Forefield Junior School
Forefield Lane, Crosby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 9TJ, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.1 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
362
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 76% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 21% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, and the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it outperforms 67% of other schools. While 9% of students achieve the higher standard, there is room for improvement in this area.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2012Older 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%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.6%
White Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Other0.8%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black African0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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53.49028, -3.01097 · L23 9TJ
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN150658
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.forefieldjuniors.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Forefield Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Forefield Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2012.
Is Forefield Junior School a good school?
Forefield Junior School scores 67.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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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