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St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
School Lane, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 6NN, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.8 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
281
Capacity
300
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school excels in reading, writing, and mathematics, achieving expected levels for 78% of pupils, placing it in the top 17% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. While the school's performance is commendable, limited data on higher standards shows that only 31% of students reached this benchmark.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2019Older 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%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 31% | Top 2% UK |
Parent View (43 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
School keeps me informed
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
I'd recommend this school
95%
School supports development
95%
School has high expectations
93%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.7%
Mixed Other5.0%
White Other3.2%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Asian Other1.8%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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53.40687, -2.75065 · L35 6NN
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN104815
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2019.
Is St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School scores 87.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School?
Based on 43 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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