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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Groundwell Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 2LU, Swindon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.3 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
393
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts an impressive 80% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 13% nationally. Parent satisfaction is reflected in a high LocaleIQ score of 76.3, indicating better performance than 76% of schools. While 15% of students reach higher standards, there may be room for growth in this area.
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Last inspected: 4 May 2022Quality 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%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian69.2%
Black African13.7%
White Other3.6%
White British3.6%
Asian Other3.1%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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51.55819, -1.77868 · SN1 2LU
School details
Local authoritySwindon
RegionSouth West
URN137074
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 May 2022.
Is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School a good school?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School scores 76.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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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