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St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Garden Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4BT, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.5 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
198
Capacity
226
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2, where 75% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school demonstrates solid academic results. Additionally, it outperforms 76% of schools nationally, indicating a competitive edge in educational quality. Parent satisfaction is also commendable, with 84% expressing happiness with the school, although the percentage of students achieving the higher standard in KS2 is relatively modest at 11%.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2011Older 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%. | 75% | Top 24% 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 (49 responses)
★★★★★3.9
School keeps me informed
92%
School has high expectations
92%
My child feels safe
90%
My child makes good progress
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
My child is happy
86%
Good range of subjects
84%
I'd recommend this school
84%
Behaviour is good
82%
School supports development
80%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.2%
Black African7.1%
White Other5.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.1%
Asian Indian4.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Other2.5%
Asian Other2.0%
White Irish1.5%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
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52.80146, -2.11092 · ST17 4BT
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN142209
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-austins.staffs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2011.
Is St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery a good school?
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery scores 73.5/100 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 Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
Based on 49 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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