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St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School
Church Road, Litherland, Liverpool, Merseyside, L21 8NZ, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.3 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
200
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education. While 41% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, which is above the national average, only 3% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, it ranks better than 13% of schools, suggesting a solid foundation but also highlighting areas for growth.
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Last inspected: 5 July 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%. | 41% | Bottom 8% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.5%
Asian Other3.5%
Mixed Other3.0%
White Other3.0%
Black African3.0%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.47119, -2.99313 · L21 8NZ
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN104898
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 July 2022.
Is St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School a good school?
St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School scores 13.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% 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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