Daresbury Primary School
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85% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — well above the national average of around 61%.
- Expected standard (R+W+M):
- 85%
- Higher standard (R+W+M):
- 11%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 85.0% | 11.0% | 96.0% | 93.0% | 89.0% | 110.0 | 107.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 75.0% | 21.0% | 79.0% | 96.0% | 92.0% | 108.0 | 107.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 68.0% | 9.0% | 77.0% | 86.0% | 77.0% | 105.0 | 104.0 |
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School information
| URN | 143602 |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 4-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Kathryn Zuger |
| Trust | THE HEATH FAMILY (NORTH WEST) |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | WA4 4AJ |
| Latest pupils | 201 |
| FSM eligible | 8.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Chester Road, Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4AJ
www.daresburyschool.co.ukView local authority page1925740309| DfE number | 2109 |
| UKPRN | 10061771 |
| Opened | 1 Nov 2016 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Jul 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 26 Apr 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2023 |