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St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DQ, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.5 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
142
Capacity
140
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 79% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 15% nationally. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 72% recommending the school, indicating a generally positive experience, though there may be room for improvement in parent engagement.
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Last inspected: 23 June 2015Older 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%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 21% | Top 7% UK |
Parent View (36 responses)
★★★★★3.6
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
89%
Good range of subjects
86%
Behaviour is good
83%
My child makes good progress
81%
School has high expectations
81%
School keeps me informed
72%
I'd recommend this school
72%
Progress is communicated
72%
School supports development
69%
Good range of extra-curricular
64%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.5%
Black African9.9%
White Other7.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Other0.7%
Location
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53.66876, -1.57455 · WF5 0DQ
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138946
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stig.bkcat.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Ignatius Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 June 2015.
Is St Ignatius Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School scores 78.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% 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 Ignatius Catholic Primary School?
Based on 36 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Ignatius Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
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