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St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Greenstone Avenue, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 5SJ, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.1 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
236
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 62% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 58% nationally. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging pupils to reach their full potential. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, with a moderate LocaleIQ score suggesting it performs better than 40% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2014Older 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% 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
White British83.1%
White Other3.4%
Mixed Other3.0%
Black African2.5%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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53.59477, -2.55515 · BL6 5SJ
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN144045
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Catherine's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Catherine's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2014.
Is St Catherine's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Catherine's CofE Primary School scores 40.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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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