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St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch
St Peter's Road, Newchurch, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 9EZ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.9 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
149
Capacity
150
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 74% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment. However, only 5% of pupils achieve the higher standard at KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (70 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
99%
My child makes good progress
99%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
My child feels safe
96%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School has high expectations
94%
School supports development
93%
School responds to concerns
36%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.6%
Mixed W+Asian4.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
White Irish0.7%
Other0.7%
Location
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53.69954, -2.25586 · BB4 9EZ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119664
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stpetersrc.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch rated by Ofsted?
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch a good school?
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch scores 94.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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 Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch?
Based on 70 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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