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St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Scholefield Lane, Scholes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 3LP, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.0 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
204
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation for student learning and development. It excels in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, ranking in the top 94% nationally, although it currently shows room for improvement in higher standards, with no students reaching that level. Parents can also take note of the school's LocaleIQ score, which indicates it performs better than 45% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 20 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 38% | Bottom 6% 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 British77.9%
Other4.9%
Black African4.9%
White Other3.9%
Black Other2.5%
Mixed Other2.5%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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53.54576, -2.61726 · WN1 3LP
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106464
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Catharine's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Catharine's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 June 2023.
Is St Catharine's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Catharine's CofE Primary School scores 45.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% 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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