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St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School
Milnthorpe Road, Chapel Lane, St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 4PN, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.6 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
124
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
59%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid overall performance, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics, where 60% of pupils meet expected standards, placing it in the top 63% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving higher standards is lower at 5%, the school benefits from a supportive community and a manageable size of 124 pupils, which can foster a nurturing learning environment. However, the LocaleIQ score of 39.6 suggests that there may be areas for improvement compared to other institutions.
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Last inspected: 12 July 2016Older 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.8%
White Other12.1%
Asian Other2.4%
traveller_irish2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
White Irish0.8%
Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Location
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53.43043, -2.65758 · WA5 4PN
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN111367
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stpaulofthecross.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 July 2016.
Is St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School scores 39.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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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