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Valewood Primary School
Sherwood Avenue, Crosby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 7YG, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.5 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
210
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 70% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 36% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, though only 7% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it is a solid choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 14 March 2018Older 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%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.4%
White Other2.9%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
White Irish1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Other0.5%
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53.49407, -3.03251 · L23 7YG
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What is Valewood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Valewood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 March 2018.
Is Valewood Primary School a good school?
Valewood Primary School scores 57.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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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