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St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Sandy Lane, Orford, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 9HS, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.6 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% 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
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 70% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 36% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, and the school is better than 53% of its peers according to the LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 24 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%. | 70% | Top 36% 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 British61.8%
White Other23.5%
Asian Chinese3.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Other2.0%
Black African2.0%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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53.41397, -2.58904 · WA2 9HS
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN111310
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websiteststephenscps.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Stephen's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 October 2023.
Is St Stephen's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School scores 52.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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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