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St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
Kenyons Lane, Lydiate, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 0BP, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.5 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
239
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and an impressive 86% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, placing it in the top 6% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 96.5 indicates it outperforms 97% of schools, reflecting strong parent satisfaction and community support. While specific data on higher standards is limited, the 14% achieving this benchmark suggests a solid foundation for further academic growth.
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Last inspected: 6 June 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 86% | Top 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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53.52517, -2.93752 · L31 0BP
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN145096
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stthomaslydiate.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2024.
Is St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate a good school?
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate scores 96.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% 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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