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Kingsmead Primary School

Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 8WAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2024
KS2 Results
61%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
37 1st-choice / 37 places
Ranking
#7,298
of 13,686 nationally

About Kingsmead Primary School

Kingsmead Primary School’s headline Key Stage 2 result sits exactly on the local authority average for Cheshire West and Chester, with 61% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That places it 57th out of 110 primaries in the borough, squarely in the middle of the pack. What stands out is the gap between this school and the top performers: the three highest-ranked primaries in the LA all score 90 or above on the same metric, so Kingsmead is not in that elite group. But the school’s own data shows real strengths in reading, where 74% of pupils hit the expected level and 37% reached the higher standard — well above the writing and maths higher percentages of 9% and 13% respectively. The average reading score of 106 also suggests solid literacy foundations. Nationally, Kingsmead ranks 7,298 out of 13,686 primaries, putting it just above the halfway mark. For parents looking at raw attainment, this is a school that delivers exactly what the local area expects, no more and no less.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDukes Way, Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 8WA
HeadteacherLisa Rutter-Brown
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Number of Pupils315
Free School Meals (FSM)6.7%
School Capacity315 / 315 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Jan 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsICT SuiteSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallPlaying FieldsLibraryDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballGymnasticsAthleticsNetballRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubArt ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:15

After-school care

15:15-17:50

Source: kingsmead.cheshire.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kingsmead Primary School

Kingsmead Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.