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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Claremont Terrace, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2LE, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.0 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
237
Capacity
330
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a strong performance in expected standards at KS2, where 47% of pupils meet the benchmark in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school is in the top 86% nationally. However, the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests there are areas needing development, and the LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 5% of schools. Parents should weigh these factors when considering their child's education.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% 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 British75.5%
Black African11.8%
Other4.2%
Asian Other2.5%
White Other2.5%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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55.12420, -1.51845 · NE24 2LE
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN148282
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stwilfrids.school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2023.
Is St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School scores 5.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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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