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Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)

Roughwood Drive, Northwood, Kirkby, L33 8XD

A Good-rated primary school in Kirkby where 51% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community school

Pupils

473

Ages

3-11

FSM

64.5%

Capacity

572

Ofsted

Good

Jul 2015

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

62.0%

Writing

60.0%

Maths

63.0%

RWM Combined

51.0%

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About Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)

Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) is a primary school in Kirkby, Knowsley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 15 responses), 60% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 51% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 473 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Roughwood Drive, Kirkby, L33 8XD | More schools in Knowsley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision), including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2025 — Standards maintained
Dec 2019 — School remains Good
Jul 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)

What is Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)'s Ofsted rating?

Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.

What do parents say about Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 15 responses): 60% of parents would recommend Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision).

What are Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)'s latest exam results?

Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision): KS2 2024/25: 51% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) located?

Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) is a primary school in Kirkby, Knowsley (L33 8XD).

How many pupils attend Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)?

Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) has around 473 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) with other schools?

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