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Rood End Primary School
Rood End Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8SQ, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.1 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
431
Capacity
488
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With 91% of parents expressing satisfaction, this primary school demonstrates strong community support despite its Ofsted rating of 'Requires Improvement.' While the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standards in Reading, Writing, and Maths at KS2 is 50%, which is above the national average, the lack of students achieving the higher standard signals room for growth. Overall, the school may appeal to families looking for a supportive environment, but prospective parents should consider the areas needing improvement.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% 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 |
Parent View (11 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School keeps me informed
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School has high expectations
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani39.7%
Asian Indian18.3%
Other9.7%
Black African8.6%
White British5.8%
Gypsy/Roma3.7%
White Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.49558, -2.00002 · B68 8SQ
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN103984
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.roodend.sandwell.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Rood End Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Rood End Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is Rood End Primary School a good school?
Rood End Primary School scores 4.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Rood End Primary School?
Based on 11 Ofsted Parent View responses, Rood End Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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