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St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham
St John's Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 7BN, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.7 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
234
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts an impressive 80% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 13% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 3%, overall parent satisfaction is likely supported by the school's solid academic results and community-focused environment.
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Last inspected: 23 April 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%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.6%
Mixed Other3.0%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Location
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53.79367, -2.31521 · BB12 7BN
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119648
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.st-john.lancs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham rated by Ofsted?
St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2014.
Is St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham a good school?
St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham scores 65.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% 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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