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Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
The Northern Road, Sefton, Crosby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 2RQ, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.4 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
744
Capacity
760
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school serves a diverse community of 744 pupils aged 3-11. While it performs well in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths—ranking in the top 77% nationally—there is room for improvement, particularly in achieving higher standards, as no pupils reached this level in recent assessments. Overall, the school offers a solid educational foundation, though parents may want to consider the school's strengths and areas for growth when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 17 April 2013Older 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.5%
White Other1.6%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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53.48987, -3.01919 · L23 2RQ
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN104926
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Crosby Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 April 2013.
Is Great Crosby Catholic Primary School a good school?
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School scores 19.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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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