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St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
Taswell Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 2RG, Portsmouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.4 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
354
Capacity
351
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 99%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community environment. The school’s performance in Key Stage 2 shows that 69% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 39% nationally. However, only 2% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating an area for potential improvement in challenging students academically.
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Last inspected: 3 February 2016Older 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%. | 69% | Top 39% 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 |
Parent View (80 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
Good range of subjects
99%
I'd recommend this school
99%
School supports development
99%
Progress is communicated
99%
My child makes good progress
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
School keeps me informed
93%
School has high expectations
91%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.2%
White Other18.1%
Black African14.1%
Mixed W+Asian4.2%
Mixed Other2.5%
Asian Other2.3%
Asian Bangladeshi2.0%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Other1.1%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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50.78328, -1.07965 · PO5 2RG
School details
Local authorityPortsmouth
RegionSouth East
URN116386
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.sscps.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Swithun's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 February 2016.
Is St Swithun's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School scores 68.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% 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 Swithun's Catholic Primary School?
Based on 80 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Swithun's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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