Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Roughwood Drive Northwood Kirkby Merseyside L33 8XD |
| Phone | 01514778630 |
| Reference Number | 135807 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 493 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.55%
Girls: 46.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 63.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 31 | 64 |
| 2 | 36 | 32 | 68 |
| 3 | 41 | 25 | 66 |
| 4 | 32 | 34 | 66 |
| 5 | 37 | 28 | 65 |
| 6 | 37 | 26 | 63 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.8% |
| White, Other | 6.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| African | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-03 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-14 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-12-17 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2015-07-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-04-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
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St Laurence's Catholic Primary School
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Millbrook Community Primary School
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Eastcroft Park School
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St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
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Park Brow Community Primary School
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Ravenscroft Community Primary School
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St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
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Westvale Primary School
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1.09 miles |
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Melling Primary School
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Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School
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1.98 miles |
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Croxteth Community Primary School
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2.08 miles |
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Fazakerley Primary School
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2.12 miles |
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Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School
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Holy Name Catholic Primary School
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2.34 miles |
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Summerhill Primary School
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
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All Saints Catholic High School
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Kirkby High School
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Bluebell Park School
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1 miles |
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Dixons Fazakerley Academy
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2.11 miles |
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St John Bosco Arts College
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Dixons Croxteth Academy
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Maricourt Catholic High School
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Deyes High School
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3.22 miles |
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Maghull High School
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3.27 miles |
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Broughton Hall Catholic High School
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Holly Lodge Girls' College
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Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
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