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Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
New Park Road, Castlefields, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2SP, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.0 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
205
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11. While 53% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, which places it in the top 77% nationally, only 3% achieve the higher standard. Parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, but the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 22% of schools, suggesting there may be room for improvement in certain areas.
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Last inspected: 3 November 2015Older 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% 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
White British41.0%
Black African21.0%
Asian Indian11.7%
White Other11.2%
Asian Other7.3%
traveller_irish2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Black Other0.5%
Location
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52.71897, -2.73916 · SY1 2SP
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN150400
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 November 2015.
Is Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery scores 22.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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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