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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Edward Street, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0BW, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.8 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
204
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2, where it ranks in the top 70% nationally for expected reading, writing, and maths. While 57% of pupils meet the expected standards, only 7% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able students. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2013Older 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.7%
Gypsy/Roma2.0%
White Other2.0%
traveller_irish2.0%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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53.37172, -2.71011 · WA8 0BW
School details
Local authorityHalton
RegionNorth West
URN111392
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St John Fisher Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2013.
Is St John Fisher Catholic Primary School a good school?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School scores 37.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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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