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St Basil's Catholic Primary School
Hough Green Road, Hough Green, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 4SZ, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.8 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
223
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
53%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 62% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 58% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 82% expressing they would recommend the school, although the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 7%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, making it a favorable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 11 September 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 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%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (34 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
School keeps me informed
85%
School has high expectations
85%
I'd recommend this school
82%
Progress is communicated
82%
School supports development
79%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.8%
White Other3.1%
Mixed Other1.8%
Black African1.8%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Location
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53.37721, -2.77703 · WA8 4SZ
School details
Local authorityHalton
RegionNorth West
URN111390
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Basil's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Basil's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 September 2019.
Is St Basil's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Basil's Catholic Primary School scores 54.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% 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 Basil's Catholic Primary School?
Based on 34 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Basil's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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