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St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Heath Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5NJ, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.5 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
213
Capacity
262
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, placing it in the top 87% of schools nationally for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. However, the school faces challenges, as only 46% of pupils meet the expected standard, and none achieve the higher standard. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, although parents may want to consider the areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 25 May 2022Quality 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%. | 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.2%
White Other6.1%
Asian Indian3.3%
Black African2.8%
Mixed Other2.3%
Gypsy/Roma1.4%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Location
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53.43479, -2.75985 · WA9 5NJ
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN104806
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Austin's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Austin's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 May 2022.
Is St Austin's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Austin's Catholic Primary School scores 14.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% 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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