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St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School
Newton Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8BT, Blackpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.4 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
214
Capacity
202
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 97% of parents recommending it. While 42% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, the school is performing well compared to the national average, ranking in the top 91%. However, it's important to note that no students achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing students beyond the expected benchmarks.
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Last inspected: 14 October 2014Older 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%. | 42% | Bottom 9% 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 (35 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
School keeps me informed
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
School has high expectations
94%
Behaviour is good
91%
School supports development
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.2%
Asian Indian12.6%
White Other11.7%
Asian Other7.9%
Mixed Other2.8%
Black African2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Other1.9%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Location
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53.81876, -3.03510 · FY3 8BT
School details
Local authorityBlackpool
RegionNorth West
URN149262
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 October 2014.
Is St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School scores 21.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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 Kentigern's Catholic Primary School?
Based on 35 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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