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St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Coach Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7TE, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.2 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
243
Capacity
300
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, particularly excelling in reading, writing, and maths where it ranks in the top 86% nationally for expected outcomes. However, only 2% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, but the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it may not be as competitive as others in the area.
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Last inspected: 17 July 2018Older 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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.5%
Asian Indian2.5%
Other1.6%
Black African1.6%
Mixed Other1.2%
White Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Location
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54.54325, -3.58343 · CA28 7TE
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112354
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stbeghs.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Begh's Catholic Junior School rated by Ofsted?
St Begh's Catholic Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 July 2018.
Is St Begh's Catholic Junior School a good school?
St Begh's Catholic Junior School scores 16.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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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