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St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Messenger Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 3DU, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.1 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
216
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, especially with 50% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 83% nationally. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. The LocaleIQ score suggests that the school is better than 19% of others in its area, which may be a consideration for parents looking for strong local options.
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Last inspected: 20 March 2013Older 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% 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
Black African34.3%
Black Caribbean13.0%
White British9.3%
Asian Other6.9%
Asian Indian6.5%
Mixed Other6.0%
White Other5.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.6%
Asian Chinese2.8%
Asian Pakistani2.8%
Asian Bangladeshi2.8%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Black Other1.4%
Other0.9%
Location
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52.49500, -1.95832 · B66 3DU
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN141929
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Philip's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Philip's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 March 2013.
Is St Philip's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Philip's Catholic Primary School scores 19.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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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