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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Hammersmith Gardens, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5RG, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.8 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
216
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 73% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 3%, overall parent satisfaction appears to be strong, and the school is better than 57% of others in the area according to its LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 26 September 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%. | 73% | Top 28% 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 Other36.6%
White British26.9%
Black African16.7%
Asian Indian5.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Asian Other3.2%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
White Irish1.4%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Location
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51.90778, -0.51246 · LU5 5RG
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN145325
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stvincentshr.org
Frequently asked questions
What is St Vincent's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2013.
Is St Vincent's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School scores 56.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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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