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St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Hillside Road, Huyton, Hillside Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 8BL, Knowsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.5 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
224
Capacity
249
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 86%, this primary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 3-11. While 52% of pupils are meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average, only 7% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, it stands out as a solid choice within the local area, outperforming 64% of schools based on the LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (14 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
School keeps me informed
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
School has high expectations
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
Behaviour is good
79%
School supports development
79%
Good range of extra-curricular
64%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.7%
Black African6.3%
White Other5.4%
Asian Indian4.0%
Asian Other2.7%
Mixed Other1.3%
Other1.3%
Black Other0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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53.42517, -2.83997 · L36 8BL
School details
Local authorityKnowsley
RegionNorth West
URN104480
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitestcolumbasknowsley.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Columba's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is St Columba's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School scores 63.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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 Columba's Catholic Primary School?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Columba's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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