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St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
Station Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 8EN, North Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.2 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
190
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Roman Catholic
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Last inspected: 24 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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (22 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School keeps me informed
91%
My child is happy
86%
My child makes good progress
86%
Behaviour is good
86%
Good range of subjects
77%
School has high expectations
77%
Progress is communicated
77%
School supports development
68%
I'd recommend this school
64%
School responds to concerns
41%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.3%
Black African4.2%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
White Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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54.99621, -1.54146 · NE28 8EN
School details
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN148816
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stcolumbasprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend rated by Ofsted?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2013.
Is St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend a good school?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend scores 14.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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 Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend?
Based on 22 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
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