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St Paul's Catholic Junior School
Spring Grove, West Derby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 8SJ, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.7 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
500
Capacity
480
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, although it faces challenges with its Key Stage 2 results, where only 46% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths. However, it performs notably well compared to the national average, ranking in the top 87% for expected outcomes. Parent satisfaction is likely to be a consideration, though limited data on other performance metrics may leave some aspects unclear.
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Last inspected: 4 May 2016Older 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%. | 46% | Bottom 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.6%
White Other2.6%
Asian Indian1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Location
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53.43013, -2.90164 · L12 8SJ
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN104661
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.spcj.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Paul's Catholic Junior School rated by Ofsted?
St Paul's Catholic Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 May 2016.
Is St Paul's Catholic Junior School a good school?
St Paul's Catholic Junior School scores 15.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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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