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Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School
Great Strand, London, NW9 5PE, Barnet
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.3 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
448
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a high LocaleIQ score, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 68% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 41% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, reflecting a supportive community environment. However, only 10% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating potential for further improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 12 June 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (76 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
99%
School keeps me informed
99%
My child makes good progress
97%
Good range of subjects
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School has high expectations
88%
School supports development
87%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other29.9%
Black African19.4%
Asian Other15.8%
White British6.7%
Asian Chinese6.5%
Other6.0%
Asian Indian4.0%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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51.60083, -0.24096 · NW9 5PE
School details
Local authorityBarnet
RegionLondon
URN101339
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 June 2019.
Is Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School a good school?
Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School scores 94.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School?
Based on 76 Ofsted Parent View responses, Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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