St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11219 pupils

Lickers Lane, Whiston, L35 3SRWebsite01514778410

Good219 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected Mar 2023

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils219

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Pupils219

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

219 / 261 (84%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~27*

Head Teacher

Mrs Angela Tambourini

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Mar 2023

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 73%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

5.6%

Absence rate

Avg 7.8%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.6%vs 7.8% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence16.9%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate2.8%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 17.8%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 1.8%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication14 pupils (33%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty9 pupils (21%)

Specific Learning Difficulty9 pupils (21%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health7 pupils (16%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder3 pupils (7%)

Other1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 10

Teaching assistants (FTE)10

Support staff (FTE)13

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils219

Free school meals 42.0%

English as additional language 9.6%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British82.6%

White Other4.1%

Mixed Other2.7%

Asian Other1.8%

Mixed White & African1.8%

Indian1.4%

Mixed White & Asian1.4%

Other0.9%

White Irish0.9%

Black African0.9%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.9%

Chinese0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 4Average

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Mar 2026

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Spending Per Pupil

£6,448

total expenditure per pupil

£-952 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,679

Support staff£1,485

Premises£510

Energy£230

Learning resources£291

Income per pupil£6,656

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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