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St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
Elton Head Road, Sutton Heath, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5BT, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.7 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
201
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, with 80% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 13% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it outperforms 73% of schools, reflecting a positive environment for learning. However, only 10% of pupils reach the higher standard in these subjects, suggesting room for improvement in pushing more students to excel.
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Last inspected: 22 March 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%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.6%
Other4.0%
White Other3.0%
Black African1.5%
Asian Other1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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53.42808, -2.74837 · WA9 5BT
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN104812
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stjohnvianneyprimary.com
Frequently asked questions
What is St John Vianney Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 March 2022.
Is St John Vianney Catholic Primary School a good school?
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School scores 72.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% 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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