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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Rigby Street, St Joseph's, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5XL, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.5 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
347
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where 78% of pupils meet expected standards, placing it in the top 17% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely high, given the school's LocaleIQ score of 71.5, which is better than 72% of schools. However, only 11% of students achieve the higher standard at KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 11 September 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British34.6%
White Other17.6%
Asian Pakistani10.1%
Asian Indian8.1%
Black African6.6%
Mixed Other5.5%
Asian Other4.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Black Other2.0%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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53.76516, -2.67796 · PR1 5XL
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN149314
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sjps.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 September 2019.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston scores 71.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% 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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