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St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Schneider Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4AA, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.3 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
216
Capacity
246
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a focus on primary education for children aged 2-11, this school has demonstrated a strong performance in key stage 2, achieving results in reading, writing, and maths that place it in the top 85% nationally. However, it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating areas that need development. Parent satisfaction appears to be a consideration, but the overall LocaleIQ score suggests limited competitiveness compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 27 November 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 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%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.9%
Other3.7%
Black African2.8%
White Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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54.13205, -3.23474 · LA14 4AA
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN149498
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-piusx.cumbria.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow rated by Ofsted?
St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 November 2018.
Is St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow a good school?
St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow scores 2.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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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