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St Finian's Catholic Primary School
The Ridge, Cold Ash, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9HU, West Berkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.6 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
206
Capacity
218
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, the school boasts 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 33% nationally. While only 6% achieve the higher standard, the overall results reflect a solid foundation for primary education. The school has a LocaleIQ score of 57.6, indicating it performs better than 58% of schools, which may be a reassuring factor for parents considering enrollment.
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Last inspected: 16 November 2011Older 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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.7%
White Other10.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Black African1.9%
Asian Other1.0%
White Irish1.0%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.42281, -1.25630 · RG18 9HU
School details
Local authorityWest Berkshire
RegionSouth East
URN110037
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stfiniansprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Finian's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Finian's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 November 2011.
Is St Finian's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Finian's Catholic Primary School scores 57.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% 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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