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Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School
Nightingale Square, Balham, London, SW12 8QJ, Wandsworth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.9 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
193
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school boasts an impressive 86% of students achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 6% nationally. The school also excels in parent satisfaction, as indicated by a high LocaleIQ score of 92.9, outperforming 93% of schools. While specific data on higher standards is limited, 29% of pupils reach this benchmark, reflecting a solid foundation for academic growth.
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Last inspected: 6 June 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 86% | Top 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 29% | Top 2% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British33.7%
White Other33.2%
White Irish8.8%
Mixed Other5.7%
Mixed W+Asian4.1%
Other2.6%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Location
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51.44758, -0.15723 · SW12 8QJ
School details
Local authorityWandsworth
RegionLondon
URN101036
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2024.
Is Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School a good school?
Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School scores 92.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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