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Wales Primary School
School Road, Wales, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 5QG, Rotherham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.6 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
210
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 81% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 11% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 69.6 indicates that it outperforms 70% of schools in the area, reflecting a supportive learning environment. However, only 6% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, which may be a consideration for parents focused on advanced academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2015Older 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%. | 81% | Top 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.0%
White Other3.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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53.34083, -1.28650 · S26 5QG
School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN106883
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.walesprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Wales Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Wales Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2015.
Is Wales Primary School a good school?
Wales Primary School scores 69.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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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