Is Kingsmead Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 23 January 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 66th of 117 primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Kingsmead Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 66% of pupils at Kingsmead Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Kingsmead Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Kingsmead Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

Back

Kingsmead Primary School

Dukes Way, Kingsmead, Northwich, CW9 8WA

Local ranking66th of 117 primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

315

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 23 January 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 66.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 2.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 83.0%
Writing (Expected): 77.0%
Maths (Expected): 74.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 83.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 47

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 315
Boys: 169 (55%)
Girls: 139 (45%)
Capacity: 315 (98% full)
SEND: 17.8%
FSM Eligible: 6.7%
EAL: 7.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.6%
SEN Support: 16.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,501/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 3.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 82.2%
Asian Chinese: 3.2%
White Other: 2.9%
Mixed Other: 2.9%
Asian Indian: 2.5%
Asian Other: 2.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.3%
White Traveller: 0.6%

82.2%

White British

3.2%

Asian Chinese

2.9%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01606800170

admin@kingsmead.cheshire.sch.uk

Visit website

Dukes Way

Northwich, North West

Open in full map

Administrative

URN: 134336
UKPRN: 10074137
Establishment No.: 3802

Common questions about Kingsmead Primary School

Explore schools in Northwich

Often compared with

Parents weighing up Kingsmead Primary School usually look at the nearest primary schools too. Put them side by side on results, inspection and intake.