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The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Cotterill, Halton Brook, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2NL, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.4 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
94
Capacity
140
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
67%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving above the national average for expected levels in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, where 50% of students meet expectations. However, only 6% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further. Overall, the school serves a small community of 94 pupils, and while it is better than 22% of schools according to the LocaleIQ score, parents may want to consider its limited capacity for diverse educational experiences.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2024Quality 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% 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 British75.5%
Mixed Other8.5%
Other7.4%
White Other5.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
traveller_irish1.1%
Location
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53.33171, -2.70928 · WA7 2NL
School details
Local authorityHalton
RegionNorth West
URN111321
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.holyspiritruncorn.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2024.
Is The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School a good school?
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School scores 21.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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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