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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Finlay Avenue, Penketh, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 2PN, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.3 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
120
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
57%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, where 65% of pupils meet expectations, placing it in the top 50% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% of respondents recommending the school. However, only 6% of students reached the higher standard in KS2 assessments, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 1 October 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%. | 65% | Top 50% 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 |
Parent View (42 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
School keeps me informed
95%
School supports development
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
My child makes good progress
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School has high expectations
91%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.5%
Asian Chinese8.3%
Black African2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
White Irish1.7%
Mixed Other0.8%
White Other0.8%
Location
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53.38001, -2.65602 · WA5 2PN
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN111376
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stvincentsprimary.org
Frequently asked questions
What is St Vincent's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is St Vincent's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School scores 63.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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 Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
Based on 42 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Vincent's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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