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Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
London Road, Barkston Ash, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9PS, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.7 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
139
Capacity
139
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, this primary school boasts an exceptional 89% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 3% nationally. The school has a strong reputation, reflected in its high LocaleIQ score, which indicates it performs better than 86% of schools. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 11%, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students at the upper end of the achievement spectrum.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 89% | Top 3% 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 British92.8%
White Other2.9%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Location
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53.81894, -1.25829 · LS24 9PS
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN150419
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2022.
Is Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy a good school?
Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores 85.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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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