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Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
Bull Cop, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 8BZ, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.4 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
235
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and an impressive 82% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, ranking in the top 10% nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 100% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 12%, the overall results reflect a solid foundation for young learners.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 82% | Top 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Parent View (81 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
School keeps me informed
99%
Behaviour is good
99%
School supports development
99%
Progress is communicated
99%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.4%
Mixed Other3.4%
White Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
White Irish1.3%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Location
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53.55676, -3.05191 · L37 8BZ
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN104930
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.olocprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2019.
Is Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School a good school?
Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School scores 92.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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 Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School?
Based on 81 Ofsted Parent View responses, Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 91% across all parent survey questions.
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