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St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
McKean Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 4BA, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.7 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
199
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 87%, this primary school demonstrates solid performance in key areas. The percentage of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 71%, placing it in the top third nationally. However, only 11% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality 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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (39 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
My child makes good progress
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
I'd recommend this school
87%
School has high expectations
82%
School supports development
80%
School responds to concerns
74%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African34.7%
White British20.6%
Asian Indian9.0%
Black Caribbean9.0%
White Other6.0%
Other6.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.5%
Asian Pakistani3.0%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Location
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52.50437, -2.01198 · B69 4BA
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN141922
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School scores 72.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% 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 Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School?
Based on 39 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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