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What is Horn's Mill Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Horn's Mill Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2024).

Where is Horn's Mill Primary School located?

Horn's Mill Primary School is located in Frodsham, Cheshire, North West, WA6 0ED.

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Horn's Mill Primary School serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Horn's Mill Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Horn's Mill Primary School

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In terms of academic performance, Horn's Mill Primary School has 61% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 93 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 10.6%, 14% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.0%.

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OfstedGood · 2024KS2 expected61%Attendance91.0%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Strong75% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Horn's Mill Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 93 pupils
SEN support: 26% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Pupils who need extra support — 26% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

In context — vs similar-intake schools

The area around this school

Environment score: 62/100

Good surroundings

Air quality72/100

Transport access15/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Horn's Mill Primary School

At Horn's Mill Primary School, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

79% met the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths.

Attendance at Horn's Mill Primary School

Horn's Mill Primary School has an overall absence rate of 9.0%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Horn's Mill Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Horn's Mill Primary School is 10.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Horn's Mill Primary School

Horn's Mill Primary School has 93 pupils on roll.

14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

26% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Horn's Mill Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Horn's Mill Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Horn's Mill Primary School is next inspection expected around 2028.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Horn's Mill Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Horn's Mill Primary School