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St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community
Lickers Lane, Whiston, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 3SR, Knowsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.1 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
219
Capacity
261
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 25% of schools nationally for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, with 74% of pupils meeting these standards. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 4%, the school maintains a positive reputation within the community, reflected in its LocaleIQ score, which surpasses 59% of other schools.
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Last inspected: 23 January 2018Older 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%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.6%
White Other4.1%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Asian Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
White Irish0.9%
Other0.9%
Black African0.9%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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53.41038, -2.79303 · L35 3SR
School details
Local authorityKnowsley
RegionNorth West
URN104475
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitestleossouthmead.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community rated by Ofsted?
St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 January 2018.
Is St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community a good school?
St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community scores 59.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% 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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