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St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Lightfoot Street, Hoole, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3AD, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.7 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
312
Capacity
350
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance metrics, this primary school stands out with 84% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 7% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely high, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score better than 75% of schools. However, only 8% of pupils achieved the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2015Older 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%. | 84% | Top 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.2%
White Other9.0%
Black African8.7%
Asian Indian8.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Asian Other2.2%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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53.19580, -2.87369 · CH2 3AD
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN111384
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.lovelearnlaugh.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2015.
Is St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School scores 74.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% 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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