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St John Catholic Primary School
Berry Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 7HG, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.9 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
121
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
58%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 50% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 83% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 81% of respondents recommending the school, although the school's overall performance could benefit from improvement, especially in achieving higher standards where only 10% of students reached this level.
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Last inspected: 8 March 2016Older 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% 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 |
Parent View (26 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child is happy
100%
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
My child makes good progress
92%
Behaviour is good
89%
Progress is communicated
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
School keeps me informed
81%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School supports development
73%
School responds to concerns
69%
School has high expectations
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.9%
White Other13.2%
Mixed Other9.9%
White Irish4.1%
Asian Other3.3%
Asian Indian2.5%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Black African0.8%
Location
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51.63727, -0.49117 · WD3 7HG
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN146859
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjohns705.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St John Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St John Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 March 2016.
Is St John Catholic Primary School a good school?
St John Catholic Primary School scores 36.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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 John Catholic Primary School?
Based on 26 Ofsted Parent View responses, St John Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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