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St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Lomeshaye Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0DQ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.1 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
212
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, ranking in the top 99% nationally. However, only 18% of students achieve the expected standard in combined subjects, and just 3% reach a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in overall student outcomes. Parent satisfaction levels are not detailed, but the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than many in its area.
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Last inspected: 6 July 2016Older 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%. | 18% | Bottom 1% 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
Asian Pakistani50.9%
White Other18.4%
White British17.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Asian Other2.4%
Asian Indian2.4%
Black African1.9%
Other1.4%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Location
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53.83268, -2.21910 · BB9 0DQ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN149849
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 July 2016.
Is St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy a good school?
St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy scores 7.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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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