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St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood

Rushton Street, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7JQ, Lancashire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.0 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
145
Capacity
189
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary

With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation for student learning and development. While it boasts an impressive 98% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, the lack of students achieving the higher standard indicates room for growth in challenging all learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, though the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than only 8% of schools, highlighting potential areas for improvement.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 16 May 2023
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.27%Bottom 2% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.0%Bottom 0% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.2%
White Other4.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Black African2.1%
Asian Pakistani2.1%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Location
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53.78345, -2.41346 · BB6 7JQ

School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119646
School typeVoluntary aided school

Frequently asked questions
What is St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood rated by Ofsted?

St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2023.

Is St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood a good school?

St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood scores 8.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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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