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St John's Catholic Primary School
Fountains Road, Kirkdale, Liverpool, Merseyside, L4 1UN, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.8 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
537
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
128%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school excels in providing quality education, reflected in its strong performance where 67% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community. However, only 10% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging all learners.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (20 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child makes good progress
100%
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
Good range of subjects
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School supports development
90%
School has high expectations
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.7%
White Other9.1%
Black African8.2%
Asian Other4.3%
Other4.1%
Mixed Other3.7%
Black Other2.8%
Asian Chinese2.8%
Asian Indian2.6%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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53.43346, -2.97760 · L4 1UN
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN132796
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St John's Catholic Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is St John's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St John's Catholic Primary School scores 93.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% 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 John's Catholic Primary School?
Based on 20 Ofsted Parent View responses, St John's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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