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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green
Whalley Road, Hurst Green, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9QJ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.6 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
106
Capacity
120
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2 assessments, this primary school demonstrates commendable achievement, particularly with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 33% nationally. The school’s LocaleIQ score of 75.6 indicates that it outperforms 76% of schools, reflecting a positive environment for learning. However, the percentage of students achieving a higher standard is relatively low at 7%, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 1 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.5%
Mixed Other4.7%
Asian Other0.9%
White Irish0.9%
White Other0.9%
Black African0.9%
Location
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53.83815, -2.47518 · BB7 9QJ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119641
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 May 2024.
Is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green a good school?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green scores 75.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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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