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St Columba's School
Church Lane, Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3AD, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.6 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
216
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance in key stage 2, achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths that place it in the top 3% nationally. However, the percentage of students reaching higher standards is notably low at 0%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, although parents may want to consider the limited data on specific academic progress.
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Last inspected: 14 June 2012Older 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%. | 30% | Bottom 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.2%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Location
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54.10612, -3.25078 · LA14 3AD
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112364
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Columba's School rated by Ofsted?
St Columba's School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2012.
Is St Columba's School a good school?
St Columba's School scores 8.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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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