High Legh Primary School

A good community school school in Cheshire East. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for High Legh Primary School.

Knutsford, WA166NW Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 74.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
14 March 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Wrenshot Lane
High Legh
Knutsford, WA166NW
Phone
1925753713
Website
highlegh.cheshire.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
111096
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Wrenshot Lane, High Legh, Knutsford, WA16 6NW
Website
http://www.highlegh.cheshire.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
154
Free School Meals
11.7% (18 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.9% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
74.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
13.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
74.0 (+15.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.2 (4.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 108.0
2023 105.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
19
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
154 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning For Life"

Caring Respectful Safe

Curriculum Highlights

Maths Writing Reading Science History Music Art Computing Geography PE PSHE Languages RE Design Technology EYFS

SEND Provision

SENDCo is Mrs Caroline Dempsey ([email protected]). The school identifies additional needs early; if you have concerns please speak to your child’s class teacher who will pass information to Mrs Dempsey. Appointments via 01925 753713 or via email to your class teacher. SEND policy, Local Offer and Accessibility Plan are available; Live Well site recommended.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are controlled by Cheshire East Council; PAN is 30. Children are usually admitted into formal school in September of the year they turn five (Foundation Stage / Reception). In-Year Admissions: new families welcome; online application via Cheshire East; parents/carers need to register details by online form, telephone, email or in writing as directed by Cheshire East Council.

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