What does the admissions demand data show for Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)?

Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) recorded 50 first-choice applications and 55 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27. That is 0.9 first-choice applications per offer made. This is a historic demand signal, not an individual admission probability or a catchment boundary. Admission criteria, address, preferences and the applicant cohort also matter.

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Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)

Q: Does Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) offer SEND support?

DfE data for Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) lists these SEND need or provision categories: Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment, Visual Impairment, and 2 more categories. This does not guarantee a particular place or service. Contact the school's SENCO for its current provision.

Knowsley, L33 8XDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Good

Jan 2025

KS2 Results

51%

meeting expected standard in RWM

First choices / offers

0.9×

First choices did not exceed offers made

50 1st-choice / 55 offers made

Ranking

#10,901

of 13,686 nationally

About Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)

Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) is a state-funded primary school in Knowsley, North West, for pupils aged 3 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 471 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 572.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (15 Jan 2025). 51% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25. Admissions data records 50 first-preference applications and 55 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Primary (State)
Age Range	3 to 11 years
Gender	Mixed
Address	Roughwood Drive, Northwood, Kirkby, Knowsley, L33 8XD
Headteacher	Ms Sarah Murphy
Local Authority	Knowsley
Number of Pupils	471
Free School Meals (FSM)	65.0%
School Capacity	471 / 572 (82% full)
Nursery Classes	Yes

The full report on this school

What 15 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

Ofsted inspection in plain English
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Where Ofsted and parents disagree
Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
Admissions & catchment
Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
Nearby schools compared
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Attendance & behaviour data
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Jan 2025

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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Early Years Provision

Good

Latest monitoring visit (15 Jan 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 9 Sept 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:25

Source: northwoodcommunityprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.

How to use this information

Results: The KS2 percentage describes pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths together. Compare the same reporting year; it is not a prediction for an individual child. Understanding KS2 results.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)

Knowsley, L33 8XDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Good

Jan 2025

KS2 Results

51%

meeting expected standard in RWM

First choices / offers

0.9×

First choices did not exceed offers made

50 1st-choice / 55 offers made

Ranking

#10,901

of 13,686 nationally

About Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Primary (State)
Age Range	3 to 11 years
Gender	Mixed
Address	Roughwood Drive, Northwood, Kirkby, Knowsley, L33 8XD
Headteacher	Ms Sarah Murphy
Local Authority	Knowsley
Number of Pupils	471
Free School Meals (FSM)	65.0%
School Capacity	471 / 572 (82% full)
Nursery Classes	Yes

The full report on this school

What 15 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

Ofsted inspection in plain English
Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
Parent View survey results
What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
Where Ofsted and parents disagree
Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
Admissions & catchment
Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
Nearby schools compared
Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
Attendance & behaviour data
Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national

See an example

One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Jan 2025

View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Early Years Provision

Good

Latest monitoring visit (15 Jan 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 9 Sept 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:25

Source: northwoodcommunityprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)

How to use this information

Results: The KS2 percentage describes pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths together. Compare the same reporting year; it is not a prediction for an individual child. Understanding KS2 results.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)

About Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

School day

Frequently Asked Questions About Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

How to Choose a Primary School

KS2 SATs Explained

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

How to use this information

Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)

About Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

School day

Frequently Asked Questions About Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

How to Choose a Primary School

KS2 SATs Explained

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

How to use this information

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About Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

School day

Frequently Asked Questions About Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

How to Choose a Primary School

KS2 SATs Explained

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

How to use this information

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Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)

About Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

School day

Frequently Asked Questions About Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

How to Choose a Primary School

KS2 SATs Explained

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

How to use this information