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St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh
The Hill, Horns Lane, Goosnargh, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2FJ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.1 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
104
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in KS2, where 67% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school is above the national average, ranking in the top 45% of schools in the UK. Parent satisfaction appears positive, and the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 60% of schools. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 13%.
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Last inspected: 18 June 2012Older 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed Other1.0%
White Other1.0%
Location
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53.84135, -2.65265 · PR3 2FJ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119633
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh rated by Ofsted?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 June 2012.
Is St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh a good school?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh scores 60.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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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