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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Blakehall, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9AZ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.0 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
170
Capacity
330
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
52%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11. While the percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths is notably low at 7%, it still ranks in the top 100% nationally for expected outcomes. However, parent satisfaction may be influenced by the limited performance data and the school's LocaleIQ score, which indicates it is performing better than only 5% of schools.
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Last inspected: 8 October 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%. | 7% | Bottom 0% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.5%
White Other12.9%
Black African6.5%
Black Other1.2%
White Irish1.2%
Other1.2%
Mixed Other0.6%
Location
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53.54163, -2.76211 · WN8 9AZ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN134598
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.sfoa.lancs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School scores 5.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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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