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St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough
Chapel Lane, Lathom, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 7RA, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.9 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
85
Capacity
175
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
49%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid educational foundation, particularly excelling in reading, writing, and maths where it ranks in the top 67% nationally for expected standards. Although 58% of pupils meet the expected level in these subjects, only 25% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement. Parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by the school's strong community values and a supportive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2023Quality 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 25% | Top 4% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.8%
Asian Indian2.4%
Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
White Other1.2%
Location
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53.59096, -2.84324 · L40 7RA
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119681
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.burscough.lancs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough rated by Ofsted?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2023.
Is St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough a good school?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough scores 61.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% 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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