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The John Bamford Primary School
Crabtree Way, Etching Hill, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2PA, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.8 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
293
Capacity
343
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2 assessments, this primary school excels with 80% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 13% nationally. The school also boasts a high LocaleIQ score, indicating it outperforms 77% of schools in the area. However, there is limited published data on other aspects of the school's performance, such as progress measures.
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Last inspected: 12 November 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%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.5%
White Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Black African0.7%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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52.76377, -1.95508 · WS15 2PA
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN124171
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is The John Bamford Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The John Bamford Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2013.
Is The John Bamford Primary School a good school?
The John Bamford Primary School scores 76.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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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