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St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn
Preston Old Road, Feniscowles, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 5EP, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.3 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
214
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a parent satisfaction rate of 90%, this primary school demonstrates strong community support and a positive learning environment. While 59% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this figure places the school in the top 65% nationally, indicating solid academic performance. However, only 6% of pupils achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2015Older 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (41 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
My child is happy
93%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
School has high expectations
88%
School keeps me informed
83%
School supports development
83%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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53.72806, -2.53664 · BB2 5EP
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119649
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stpaulsfeniscowles.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn rated by Ofsted?
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2015.
Is St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn a good school?
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn scores 54.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% 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 Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn?
Based on 41 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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