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St Matthew's Catholic Primary School
Queens Drive, Walton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L4 8UA, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.0 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
398
Capacity
379
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2, where it ranks in the top 70% nationally for expected reading, writing, and maths outcomes. While 57% of pupils meet the expected standards, only 7% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, it offers a supportive environment, though parents may want to consider the school’s LocaleIQ score, which suggests it performs better than 38% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2024Quality 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.4%
Black Other3.0%
White Other2.5%
Asian Other2.0%
Other1.8%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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53.43673, -2.93427 · L4 8UA
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN132793
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitematthews.school/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Matthew's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2024.
Is St Matthew's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School scores 38.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 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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