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St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
Lightwood Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2AU, Blackpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.2 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
248
Capacity
254
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 66% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 47% nationally. However, there are no students achieving the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, the school serves its community well, but parents may want to consider its strengths alongside the areas that need development.
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Last inspected: 11 July 2017Older 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%. | 66% | Top 47% 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 British63.3%
White Other13.7%
Black African10.1%
Asian Other4.4%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Other1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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53.79700, -3.04460 · FY4 2AU
School details
Local authorityBlackpool
RegionNorth West
URN141115
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.stcuthbertsacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 July 2017.
Is St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy a good school?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy scores 42.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% 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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