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St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Lugsdale Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6DD, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.2 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
227
Capacity
243
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 77% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 19% nationally. Parent satisfaction is reflected in a LocaleIQ score of 72.2, indicating that it outperforms 72% of schools. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 13%, the overall academic environment appears supportive and effective for young learners.
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Last inspected: 3 November 2021Older 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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.9%
White Other13.7%
Mixed Other8.4%
Black African6.6%
Other4.0%
Asian Pakistani3.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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53.36268, -2.72743 · WA8 6DD
School details
Local authorityHalton
RegionNorth West
URN111391
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 November 2021.
Is St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School a good school?
St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School scores 72.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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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