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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle
Bournes Row, Gregson Lane, Hoghton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0DQ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.0 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
88
Capacity
120
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, with 80% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 13% nationally. However, parent satisfaction is moderate, with only 55% of parents recommending the school. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation, though prospective parents may want to consider the mixed feedback from the parent community.
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Last inspected: 6 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%. | 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%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (31 responses)
★★★★★3.6
My child is happy
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
My child makes good progress
84%
My child feels safe
81%
School keeps me informed
77%
Behaviour is good
74%
Progress is communicated
74%
School supports development
71%
School has high expectations
71%
I'd recommend this school
55%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
White Other2.3%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Location
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53.73008, -2.61813 · PR5 0DQ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119669
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stjosephsbrindle.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 October 2015.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle scores 66.0/100 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.
What do parents say about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle?
Based on 31 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
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