Leftwich Community Primary School

A good academy converter school in Cheshire West and Chester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Leftwich Community Primary School.

Northwich, CW98DH Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
60.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 71.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
24 April 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Old Hall Road
Leftwich
Northwich, CW98DH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148459
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Old Hall Road, Leftwich, Northwich, CW9 8DH
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WEAVER TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
182
Free School Meals
37.4% (68 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
71.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
71.0 (+12.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 104.0
2023 109.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
182 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-5.5 per year)

Down -5.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We work hard, we love what we do & we always try our best"

Ready Respectful Safe

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Leftwich Community Primary School. Leftwich Primary is a happy and friendly school where children, parents and teachers work closely together. We hope that parents and carers will feel just as much part of the school as their children. Leftwich has a wonderful atmosphere which is calm, hard working, exciting and full of quality learning. We have a fantastic team of teachers and teaching assistants who provide a very high standard of education and care, and a community of pupils who care and respect one another and who have great attitudes towards both work and behaviour. We all work hard, love what we do and always strive to do our best. Leftwich Community Primary School is proud to be a part of Weaver Trust.

Facilities

OPAL Outdoor Play And Learning (OPAL) Forest School

Admissions Criteria

Reception places for September 2026: closing date is 15th January 2026; applications can be made from 1st September 2025 via www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/admissions; In-Year Transfers: since September 2013, schools handle in-year transfers; to apply for a place please phone 01606 800305 to check for availability and arrange a visit; If you wish to take up the place, fill in an application form at the bottom of this page or online via Primary School Admissions; We will get back within fifteen days with a start date or a reason why a place cannot be offered; If not offered, you have the right to appeal; Downloads include In Year Application Form, Admissions Appeals Policy, Admissions Policy; School address: Leftwich Community Primary School, Old Hall Road, Leftwich, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8DH; Headteachers: Mrs C Harrison and Mrs L Guy; Contacts: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

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