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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton
Chapel Lane, Longton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5EB, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.3 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
250
Capacity
245
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 73% of pupils achieving the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. Additionally, 27% of students reach the higher standard, indicating a solid level of academic achievement. The school's LocaleIQ score of 78.3 suggests it outperforms 78% of other schools, reflecting a positive reputation within the community.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2014Older 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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 27% | Top 3% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.4%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Mixed Other2.0%
White Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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53.72453, -2.77810 · PR4 5EB
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119637
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton rated by Ofsted?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2014.
Is St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton a good school?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton scores 78.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% 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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