St Finbar's Catholic Primary School

StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ NurseryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11162 pupils

South Hill Road, L8 9RYWebsite01517273963

Good162 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected Nov 2021

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils162

Good4y ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils162

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

162 / 175 (93%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~20*

Head Teacher

Mrs Janet Conley

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

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Nov 2021

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 53%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

6.8%

Absence rate

Avg 7.3%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

6.8%vs 7.3% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate6.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence20.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.2%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support24.1%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.1%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder14 pupils (32%)

Speech, Language & Communication13 pupils (30%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health10 pupils (23%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (5%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty2 pupils (5%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (5%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)10

Teaching assistants (FTE)4

Support staff (FTE)9

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils162

Free school meals64.8%

English as additional language46.3%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British46.3%

Other21.0%

Black African11.1%

White Other6.8%

Black Other5.6%

Indian1.9%

Asian Other1.2%

Mixed Other1.2%

Bangladeshi1.2%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.2%

Gypsy/Roma0.6%

Chinese0.6%

Pakistani0.6%

Mixed White & Asian0.6%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Dec 2017

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Spending Per Pupil

£8,864

total expenditure per pupil

+£1,464 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£4,267

Support staff£1,003

Premises£535

Energy£238

Learning resources£112

Income per pupil£8,723

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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