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Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
Devonshire Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 7BZ, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.5 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
208
Capacity
205
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 42% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 91% nationally. However, the school faces challenges, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects, and its LocaleIQ score indicates it is better than only 13% of schools in terms of local context. Parents may appreciate the positive environment, but should consider the school's areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 18 May 2023Quality 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%. | 42% | Bottom 9% 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 British76.9%
White Other6.7%
Mixed Other3.8%
Other2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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53.64942, -2.96223 · PR9 7BZ
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN104942
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.bishopdavidsheppard.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 May 2023.
Is Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School a good school?
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School scores 12.5/100 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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