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St Paul's CofE Junior School
Hawcoat Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4HF, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.9 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
76
Capacity
120
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, particularly as it performs in the top 89% nationally for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. However, only 44% of pupils meet the expected standards, and just 11% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in student performance. Parent satisfaction appears to be a key strength, contributing to a positive school community.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2014Older 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%. | 44% | Bottom 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.8%
Asian Indian2.6%
Other2.6%
Mixed Other1.3%
White Other1.3%
Black African1.3%
Location
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54.13009, -3.21457 · LA14 4HF
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112406
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Paul's CofE Junior School rated by Ofsted?
St Paul's CofE Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2014.
Is St Paul's CofE Junior School a good school?
St Paul's CofE Junior School scores 19.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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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