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St Amand's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Road, East Hendred, St Amand's Catholic Primary School, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8LF, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.9 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
92
Capacity
150
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
61%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, with 67% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% recommending the school, reflecting strong community support. However, only 11% of students reach the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (45 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
School has high expectations
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
Good range of subjects
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School supports development
93%
School keeps me informed
91%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.6%
White Other14.1%
Black African9.8%
Asian Other4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Black Other3.3%
Other3.3%
White Irish2.2%
Location
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51.59249, -1.33644 · OX12 8LF
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN123224
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.st-amands.oxon.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Amand's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Amand's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2019.
Is St Amand's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Amand's Catholic Primary School scores 87.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 Amand's Catholic Primary School?
Based on 45 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Amand's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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