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Straits Primary School
Longfellow Road, Lower Gornal, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 3EE, Dudley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.5 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
414
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 69% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 39% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 11%, overall parent satisfaction appears strong, and the school is rated better than 61% of schools in its area.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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52.52707, -2.14016 · DY3 3EE
School details
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
URN103827
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Straits Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Straits Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2013.
Is Straits Primary School a good school?
Straits Primary School scores 60.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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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