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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead
Woodchurch Road, Oxton, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 5UT, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.9 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
265
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 68% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 41% nationally. Parent satisfaction is reflected in a LocaleIQ score of 55.9, indicating it performs better than 56% of schools in the area. However, only 8% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging all pupils to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 1 November 2022Quality 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.2%
Asian Indian10.9%
Mixed Other4.5%
Other3.8%
White Other3.0%
Asian Other1.5%
White Irish1.5%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Location
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53.37622, -3.03955 · CH43 5UT
School details
Local authorityWirral
RegionNorth West
URN146088
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 November 2022.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead scores 55.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% 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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