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St Finbar's Catholic Primary School
South Hill Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L8 9RY, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.8 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
162
Capacity
175
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school is in the top 75% nationally for expected reading, writing, and maths outcomes, achieving 54%. However, only 4% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, but parents may want to consider how it can further enhance academic achievement.
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Last inspected: 16 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 54% | Bottom 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 British46.3%
Other21.0%
Black African11.1%
White Other6.8%
Black Other5.6%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Location
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53.38049, -2.96130 · L8 9RY
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN104640
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.st-finbars.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Finbar's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Finbar's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 November 2021.
Is St Finbar's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Finbar's Catholic Primary School scores 23.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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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