The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 65% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 62 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 473
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 64.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- Head
- Ms Sarah Murphy
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Roughwood Drive, Northwood, Kirkby, Merseyside, L33 8XD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAll Saints Catholic High School
Secondary · Very close
St Marie's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 521m away
Kirkby CofE Primary School
Primary · 572m away
St Laurence's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 831m away
Knowsley Northern Primary Support Centre
Special school · 908m away
Millbrook Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Eastcroft Park School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)'s Ofsted rating?
Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)?
Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) currently has 473 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) take?
Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)?
Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) is in Kirkby, L33 8XD, in the Knowsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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