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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith
Drovers Lane, St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, PENRITH, Cumbria, CA11 9EL, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.5 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
108
Capacity
140
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in KS2 expected reading, writing, and maths, this primary school is in the top 93% nationally for expected standards. However, only 39% of students meet the expected level in these subjects, and there are no pupils achieving at a higher standard. The school has a small student body of 108, which may foster a close-knit community, though the LocaleIQ score suggests it faces challenges compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 21 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 39% | Bottom 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.8%
Black African14.8%
White Other9.3%
Gypsy/Roma2.8%
Asian Indian2.8%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Location
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54.66810, -2.75653 · CA11 9EL
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN151052
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith rated by Ofsted?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 June 2022.
Is St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith a good school?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith scores 11.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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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