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St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
Bosworth Road, Measham, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7LQ, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.3 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
116
Capacity
125
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in achieving 65% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is lower at 10%, the school is better than 54% of other schools according to its LocaleIQ score. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, though parents may wish to consider the opportunities for higher attainment.
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Last inspected: 11 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.6%
White Other8.6%
traveller_irish6.9%
White Irish1.7%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Location
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52.70469, -1.50170 · DE12 7LQ
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN146105
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-charles.leics.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 September 2013.
Is St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy scores 54.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% 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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