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St John's Church of England Primary School
Rufford Road, Crossens, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 8JH, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.5 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
166
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 58% nationally. However, only 8% of pupils achieve a higher standard, indicating potential for improvement in challenging students to excel further. Parent satisfaction appears positive, making it a viable choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 22 March 2016Older 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.2%
White Other4.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Location
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53.67496, -2.94796 · PR9 8JH
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN104894
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.stjohnsprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St John's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 March 2016.
Is St John's Church of England Primary School a good school?
St John's Church of England Primary School scores 46.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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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