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St Edward's Catholic Academy
Newhall Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0BD, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.4 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
243
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 45% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 88% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 86% recommending the school, although the overall LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 19% of schools in the area. However, only 6% of students achieved the higher standard, suggesting there may be room for improvement in stretching more able learners.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (28 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
Behaviour is good
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
School keeps me informed
82%
My child makes good progress
82%
Good range of subjects
82%
School supports development
82%
Progress is communicated
71%
School has high expectations
68%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.9%
White Other11.9%
Black African3.3%
Asian Indian2.1%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
White Irish1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Other0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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52.77963, -1.56032 · DE11 0BD
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN143513
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St Edward's Catholic Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Edward's Catholic Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2019.
Is St Edward's Catholic Academy a good school?
St Edward's Catholic Academy scores 19.4/100 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.
What do parents say about St Edward's Catholic Academy?
Based on 28 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Edward's Catholic Academy receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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