Kingsmead Primary School
Northwich, CW9 8WA · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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56th of 117 primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester we can score, 129 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 4.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingsmead Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 308 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher-standard attainment?
What Ofsted said about Kingsmead Primary School
Overview
Kingsmead Primary School is judged ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ ratings for behaviour and personal development. Pupils are described as “proud citizens” who behave “exceptionally well” and are “highly respectful” to one another. The school fosters a strong sense of identity and community, with pupils actively engaged in leadership roles and environmental initiatives.
Strengths
- Reading is given high priority, with “well-trained staff” delivering phonics effectively and ensuring pupils, including those with SEND, read books matched to their abilities.
- Pupils’ behaviour is “exemplary,” following the rule of being “useful and kind, unlimited and ready to learn,” with staff providing effective support for emotional regulation.
- Personal development is promoted “exceptionally well,” with pupils demonstrating mature understanding of issues such as equality, equity, and environmental responsibility.
- The curriculum is “ambitious” in most subjects, with teachers making “skilful adaptions” to support pupils with SEND and checking that learning is retained.
- Parents hold the school in “very high regard,” noting that their children are happy and staff are caring.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, curriculum design does not sufficiently connect key knowledge, meaning pupils do not remember learning as well as they should; the school must refine these curricula to show how new knowledge builds on prior concepts.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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