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St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Matlock Road, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2JD, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.1 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
172
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community connection. However, only 7% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in pushing more students to excel.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (35 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
100%
My child feels safe
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
School has high expectations
94%
My child makes good progress
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School supports development
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
School keeps me informed
80%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.5%
Mixed W+Asian4.1%
Black African4.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Mixed Other2.9%
Asian Other1.7%
White Other1.7%
White Irish1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Location
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53.03068, -1.48186 · DE56 2JD
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN146119
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2025.
Is St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy scores 80.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Based on 35 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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