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St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore
Raven Avenue, Helmshore, Lancashire, BB4 4EZ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.0 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
142
Capacity
175
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, this primary school excels in reading, writing, and mathematics, achieving an expected standard rate of 81%, placing it in the top 11% nationally. Additionally, the LocaleIQ score of 79.0 indicates it performs better than 79% of schools in the area, reflecting strong overall quality. However, the percentage of students reaching the higher standard is relatively modest at 19%, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 14 May 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%. | 81% | Top 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 19% | Top 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.2%
White Other4.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Black African2.1%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed Other0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Location
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53.68824, -2.32688 · BB4 4EZ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119589
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore rated by Ofsted?
St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2024.
Is St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore a good school?
St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore scores 79.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% 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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