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St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community
Lickers Lane, Whiston, Prescot L35 3SR
St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community is a Roman Catholic primary school maintained by the local authority (Knowsley). It has about 210 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In January 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Finances, Admissions and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Attendance.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is quite high.
Attainment: Above average. Maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) attainment are all above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Above average. Progress in maths is excellent, in reading it is above average and in writing it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress in maths is excellent. Progress in reading is above average. Progress in writing is below average.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is quite high.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is very high.
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