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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1QG, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.4 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
442
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in literacy and numeracy, where it ranks in the top 90% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging all learners. Parent satisfaction is likely to be a consideration, but limited published data may restrict a comprehensive assessment of the school's overall effectiveness.
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Last inspected: 21 March 2012Older 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%. | 43% | Bottom 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.5%
White Other21.0%
Mixed Other6.6%
Asian Indian5.2%
Other5.2%
Black African3.4%
Asian Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.24038, 0.71306 · IP33 1QG
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN124764
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Edmund's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 March 2012.
Is St Edmund's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School scores 14.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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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