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St John's Catholic Primary School
Melbourne Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5LB, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.6 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
114
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
54%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. It stands out with 88% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, although only 5% achieve the higher standard. While the overall performance is commendable, the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be room for improvement compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2023Quality 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%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.6%
White Other12.3%
Asian Chinese4.4%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Location
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50.90527, -3.49623 · EX16 5LB
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN140762
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjohnstiverton.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St John's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2023.
Is St John's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St John's Catholic Primary School scores 16.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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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