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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton
Rothwell Road, Anderton, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 9LZ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.5 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
178
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, reflected in its KS2 results where 65% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 50% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% recommending the school, though only 13% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most advanced learners. Overall, it offers a positive environment for children aged 5-11 in Lancashire.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
97%
I'd recommend this school
96%
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
School has high expectations
92%
Behaviour is good
89%
School keeps me informed
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
School supports development
83%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Other0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
White Other0.6%
traveller_irish0.6%
Location
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53.61644, -2.59284 · PR6 9LZ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119668
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton scores 71.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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