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St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School
Hale Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L4 3RL, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.4 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
461
Capacity
480
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the top 8% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance. The percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths is 67%, which is above the national average, although only 13% achieve the higher standard. This combination of high satisfaction and solid academic results makes it a compelling choice for parents.
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Last inspected: 16 November 2021Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.5%
Black African11.5%
White Other7.2%
Other3.0%
Black Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.5%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.44242, -2.97353 · L4 3RL
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN104650
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School rated by Ofsted?
St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 November 2021.
Is St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School a good school?
St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School scores 92.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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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