Leftwich Community Primary School
Northwich, CW9 8DH · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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65th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.2/10 against 2,068 of them, against 3.5/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leftwich Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 161 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school monitor progress between the 2024 inspection and now?
What Ofsted said about Leftwich Community Primary School
Overview
Leftwich Community Primary School is described as a "happy, calm and welcoming place" where pupils, including those with special educational needs, "achieve well." The report highlights a "broad offer" for personal development and notes that recent improvements to behaviour systems and attendance have had a "noticeable impact."
Strengths
- Pupils are "well mannered and polite," showing high respect for one another and engaging positively in charitable and environmental activities.
- The curriculum is "well-ordered" and "carefully designed," reflecting the local community and providing logical progression from early years through key stages 1 and 2.
- Phonics teaching is delivered "consistently well," with highly trained staff providing effective support so that "most pupils read fluently and accurately."
- Staff identify pupils with special educational needs early and deploy "effective strategies and interventions" to ensure all pupils access the full curriculum.
- Trustees and governors "know the school exceptionally well" and provide skilled challenge and support, contributing to successful improvements since joining the trust.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not provide enough opportunities for pupils to recall earlier learning, which "hinders the progress that some pupils make."
- In the early years, staff sometimes select activities and resources that do not help children learn the intended curriculum effectively, limiting opportunities to "deepen their knowledge."
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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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.
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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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