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St William of York Catholic Primary School
St William Road, Crosby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 9XH, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.6 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
246
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
117%
Faith
Roman Catholic
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 70% nationally. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it's a supportive environment for children aged 2-11, but parents should consider these academic outcomes when making their choice.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2014Older 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% 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 British93.9%
White Other2.4%
Other1.6%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black African0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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53.49587, -3.00141 · L23 9XH
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN104934
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stwilliamofyork.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St William of York Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St William of York Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2014.
Is St William of York Catholic Primary School a good school?
St William of York Catholic Primary School scores 33.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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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