Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)
Roughwood Drive, Northwood, Kirkby, L33 8XDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) is a primary school in Kirkby for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 62 schools in Knowsley. It ranks 34th of 48 primary schools in Knowsley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 July 2015, report published 9 September 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 January 2025
Pupils speak very positively about their school. They enjoy time with their friends and are proud to be part of the Northwood 'family'. Pupils feel well cared for and safe. They are polite and respectful. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are incredibly happy in school. Relationships are strong between all in this school community. The school is aspirational for its pupils. They achieve well by the end of key stage 2. Pupils are prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils behave well. The school is calm and orderly. Pupils' well-being is a priority. The pupils who attend the specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND and the specialist language base receive an exceptional level of care so that they are able to thrive. Pupils enjoy the wide range of opportunities that are available to promote their personal development. They have jobs in school such as the pupil council, tuck shop monitors and well-being champions. Pupils learn about being active citizens and life beyond their community through various inspiring visits and visitors. They explore different careers to gain a sense of what they may wish to do in the future. They regularly visit secondary schools and universities to promote future opportunities and aspirations.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils still do not attend school regularly enough. This means that pupils are missing vital learning, which hinders their progress through the curriculum. The school should further develop its work with families to raise the importance of school attendance and reduce persistent absence rates.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
65 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
471 pupils on roll, with places for 572
Schools near Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marie's Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Kirkby CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| St Laurence's Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Millbrook Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Eastcroft Park School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Sarah Murphy
- Phone
- 01514778630
- Address
- Roughwood Drive, Northwood, Kirkby, L33 8XD
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- URN
- 135807
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.