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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Rainford Road, Windle, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 6BX, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.2 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
211
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, this primary school excels in reading, writing, and mathematics, achieving expected levels for 77% of students, placing it in the top 19% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears high, reflected in the school's strong LocaleIQ score of 82.2, indicating it outperforms 82% of schools. While specific data on progress measures is limited, the overall performance suggests a supportive and effective learning environment for children aged 4-11.
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Last inspected: 3 March 2020Older 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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 30% | Top 2% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
White Other0.9%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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53.46570, -2.76126 · WA10 6BX
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN104809
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 March 2020.
Is St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School scores 82.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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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