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St Bede's Catholic Junior School
Appleton Village, St Bede's Junior School, WIDNES, Cheshire, WA8 6EL, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.5 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
307
Capacity
300
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 86% of schools, this primary institution demonstrates solid performance and a positive learning environment. While 62% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, the percentage achieving a higher standard is lower at 19%, indicating room for improvement. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 78% recommending the school, reflecting a supportive community.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 19% | Top 10% UK |
Parent View (54 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
My child is happy
94%
School has high expectations
91%
Behaviour is good
85%
My child makes good progress
82%
School keeps me informed
80%
I'd recommend this school
78%
School supports development
78%
Progress is communicated
78%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
White Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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53.37089, -2.73205 · WA8 6EL
School details
Local authorityHalton
RegionNorth West
URN111371
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bede's Catholic Junior School rated by Ofsted?
St Bede's Catholic Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2020.
Is St Bede's Catholic Junior School a good school?
St Bede's Catholic Junior School scores 85.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Bede's Catholic Junior School?
Based on 54 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Bede's Catholic Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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