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St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Highgate Road, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 0HX, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.1 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
219
Capacity
238
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, with 76% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths—placing it in the top 21% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be high, as indicated by the school's above-average LocaleIQ score of 66.1. However, only 8% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in pushing more pupils to excel.
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Last inspected: 21 March 2013Older 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%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.5%
White Other5.9%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Location
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53.54312, -2.73066 · WN8 0HX
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119495
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stthomasthemartyr.org
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 March 2013.
Is St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School scores 66.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% 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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