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St John's Catholic Junior School
Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 7LH, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.6 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
240
Capacity
245
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 88% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics. While the overall percentage of pupils achieving higher standards is lower at 3%, the school is still above average compared to many others in the region. However, the LocaleIQ score suggests it may face challenges relative to its peers, ranking better than only 16% of schools.
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Last inspected: 4 October 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%. | 45% | Bottom 12% 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 British89.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
White Irish0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Black African0.8%
Mixed Other0.4%
Location
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53.36053, -3.00905 · CH63 7LH
School details
Local authorityWirral
RegionNorth West
URN105080
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's Catholic Junior School rated by Ofsted?
St John's Catholic Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 October 2023.
Is St John's Catholic Junior School a good school?
St John's Catholic Junior School scores 15.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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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