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St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Beckbridge Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2HZ, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.9 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
227
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 85% nationally. However, the percentage of students reaching higher standards is relatively low at just 3%. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation for children aged 3-11, although parents may want to consider the school's performance in encouraging higher attainment.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2014Older 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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.2%
White Other17.6%
Black African6.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Location
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53.69902, -1.40917 · WF6 2HZ
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138958
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sjb.bkcat.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2014.
Is St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School a good school?
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School scores 17.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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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