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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Green Lane, Maghull, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 8BW, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.3 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
210
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of students achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 56% nationally. However, only 9% of pupils reached the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11, with a moderate LocaleIQ score suggesting it performs better than many schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 13 June 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.1%
White Other1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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53.51882, -2.95453 · L31 8BW
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN104941
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stjohnboscoprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St John Bosco Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 June 2013.
Is St John Bosco Catholic Primary School a good school?
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School scores 49.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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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