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St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School

Knutton Road, Wolstanton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 0HU, Staffordshire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.0 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
230
Capacity
240
Ages
711
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school has 69% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 39% nationally. While 15% of students achieve the higher standard, which is notable, there may be room for improvement in this area. Overall, the school is well-regarded, with a LocaleIQ score indicating it performs better than 65% of schools in the area.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 27 March 2014Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.15%Top 18% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
White Other2.2%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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53.02887, -2.21634 · ST5 0HU

School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN124268
School typeVoluntary controlled school

Frequently asked questions
What is St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School rated by Ofsted?

St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 March 2014.

Is St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School a good school?

St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School scores 65.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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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