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St Peter's CofE Primary School
Birley Street, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 9UR, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.5 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
230
Capacity
237
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly with 83% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 9% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 98% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community support. However, while the school's performance is impressive, the percentage of students reaching the higher standard in KS2 is relatively modest at 17%.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality 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%. | 83% | Top 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Parent View (82 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
99%
My child is happy
99%
School keeps me informed
99%
My child makes good progress
99%
Good range of subjects
99%
Behaviour is good
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
School has high expectations
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
School supports development
94%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
White Other1.3%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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53.45590, -2.61763 · WA12 9UR
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN104801
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Peter's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Peter's CofE Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is St Peter's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Peter's CofE Primary School scores 98.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% 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 Peter's CofE Primary School?
Based on 82 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Peter's CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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