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St Laurence's Catholic Primary School
Leeside Avenue, Southdene, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 9QX, Knowsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.7 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
375
Capacity
350
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 88%, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11. While the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 56%, which places it in the top 72% nationally, only 2% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in academic excellence. Overall, it provides a solid foundation for young learners in the Knowsley area.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (42 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Behaviour is good
95%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School supports development
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
School keeps me informed
81%
School has high expectations
81%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.3%
White Other2.9%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.3%
Location
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53.47702, -2.87914 · L32 9QX
School details
Local authorityKnowsley
RegionNorth West
URN104461
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stlaurences.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Laurence's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Laurence's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2019.
Is St Laurence's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Laurence's Catholic Primary School scores 38.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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 St Laurence's Catholic Primary School?
Based on 42 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Laurence's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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