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St Francis Catholic Primary School
Whyteleafe Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5ED, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.9 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
410
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school excels with 75% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 24% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 94.9 indicates a high level of community engagement and satisfaction, making it a compelling choice for families. However, only 18% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 21 September 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.7%
White Other7.1%
Mixed Other5.1%
Asian Indian5.1%
Black African4.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
White Irish2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Other1.0%
Black Caribbean0.7%
traveller_irish0.7%
Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.29551, -0.08522 · CR3 5ED
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN150930
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stfrancis.surrey.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Francis Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Francis Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2016.
Is St Francis Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Francis Catholic Primary School scores 94.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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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