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St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Whitehawk Hill Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0AH, Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.7 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
196
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 95% of parents recommending it. While 40% of pupils are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, the school ranks in the top 93% nationally for expected outcomes, indicating a solid performance relative to other schools. However, there is room for improvement, particularly in achieving higher standards, as currently, no students reached this level.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality 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%. | 40% | Bottom 7% 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 |
Parent View (40 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
Behaviour is good
93%
Progress is communicated
88%
School supports development
85%
School has high expectations
80%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.9%
Asian Other11.2%
Black African11.2%
White Other9.7%
Asian Indian6.6%
Mixed W+B African5.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.1%
Mixed Other3.6%
Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
White Irish0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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50.82267, -0.11586 · BN2 0AH
School details
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
RegionSouth East
URN114540
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School a good school?
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School scores 17.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?
Based on 40 Ofsted Parent View responses, St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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