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St Catherine's Roman Catholic School
Pymore Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3TR, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.3 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
118
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
56%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a small student body of 118, the school faces challenges, as indicated by its recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement." However, it boasts impressive results in Key Stage 2, with 30% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 3% of schools nationally. Parents may want to consider the school's potential for growth and the need for improvement in achieving higher standards.
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Last inspected: 7 June 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 30% | Bottom 3% 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 British84.7%
Asian Other5.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.4%
White Other2.5%
Black Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Location
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50.74135, -2.75438 · DT6 3TR
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN140757
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Catherine's Roman Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2023.
Is St Catherine's Roman Catholic School a good school?
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School scores 3.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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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