The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 203
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 16.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mrs Sharon Wyatt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Denbigh Close, Helsby, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 0ED
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Horn's Mill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Horn's Mill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Horn's Mill Primary School?
Horn's Mill Primary School currently has 203 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Horn's Mill Primary School take?
Horn's Mill Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Horn's Mill Primary School?
Horn's Mill Primary School is in Frodsham, WA6 0ED, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Horn's Mill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Horn's Mill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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