Horn's Mill Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Address | Denbigh Close, WA6 0ED |
| School Website | www.hornsmill.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1244259680 |
| URN | 111129 |
School Census
| Total | 203 |
| Girls/Boys | 95/108 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.8%/53.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 34 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 19/03/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 19/03/2024 | Good |
| 25/11/2014 | Good |
| 26/03/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 19/03/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/11/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 26/03/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 19 March 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 05 February 2019 | Short inspection | View |
| 25 November 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 15 October 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 11 June 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 26 March 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 15 September 2009 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 23 May 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 04 November 2002 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | 3.2 |
| Writing Progress | -1.7 |
| Maths Progress | -0.2 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -3.0 |
| Writing Progress | -1.9 |
| Maths Progress | -3.7 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 32% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | 1.4 |
| Writing Progress | 0.0 |
| Maths Progress | -1.2 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 63 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 55 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 66 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 42 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 46 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 57 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 54 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 45 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 33 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 23 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 11 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 90% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 90% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 32% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 88% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 94% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 86% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 99% |
| no | 1% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 80.3% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 10.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 8.9% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1% |