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St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale
Higher Walton Road, Walton-le-Dale, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4HD, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.0 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
188
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid educational foundation, particularly excelling in KS2 where it ranks in the top 77% of schools for expected reading, writing, and maths attainment. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 83% of respondents recommending the school. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard in KS2 is relatively low at just 10%, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 8 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (29 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
97%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child feels safe
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
My child is happy
86%
My child makes good progress
86%
I'd recommend this school
83%
Behaviour is good
79%
School supports development
79%
School has high expectations
79%
School responds to concerns
45%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.3%
Asian Indian8.0%
Mixed Other4.8%
Black African3.7%
Asian Chinese3.2%
Asian Pakistani2.7%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Black Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.74594, -2.66311 · PR5 4HD
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119640
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.st-patricks.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale rated by Ofsted?
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 January 2020.
Is St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale a good school?
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale scores 39.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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 Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale?
Based on 29 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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