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St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School

Higher Road, Halewood, Liverpool, Merseyside, L26 1TD, Knowsley


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.0 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
240
Capacity
210
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school shows strong parent satisfaction, with 91% of parents recommending it. While the percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths is at 59%, it ranks in the top 65% nationally, indicating solid performance compared to other schools. However, there is room for improvement, particularly in achieving higher standards, as no students reached the higher level in KS2 assessments.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 18 March 2025
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.59%Bottom 35% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.0%Bottom 0% UK
Parent View (35 responses)
4.3
My child feels safe
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
School has high expectations
97%
My child is happy
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
School keeps me informed
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School supports development
91%
Behaviour is good
89%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
20% disagree
Good range of extra-curricular
77%
School responds to concerns
74%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.6%
White Irish3.8%
White Other3.8%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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53.36072, -2.84560 · L26 1TD

School details
Local authorityKnowsley
RegionNorth West
URN104470
School typeVoluntary aided school

Frequently asked questions
What is St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?

St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.

Is St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School a good school?

St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School scores 68.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% 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 Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School?

Based on 35 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.

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