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Wheatfields Primary School
Nene Way, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 3WF, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.1 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
298
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted as of November 2024, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 57% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 70% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 82% recommending the school. However, it's worth noting that there are no pupils achieving the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% 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 (51 responses)
★★★★★4.0
School keeps me informed
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child feels safe
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child is happy
90%
My child makes good progress
88%
Behaviour is good
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
I'd recommend this school
82%
School supports development
82%
School has high expectations
77%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.1%
White Other10.4%
Black African8.4%
Asian Indian5.7%
Mixed Other3.4%
Asian Bangladeshi2.3%
Black Other1.7%
Other1.7%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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52.33843, -0.07463 · PE27 3WF
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN131197
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Wheatfields Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Wheatfields Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is Wheatfields Primary School a good school?
Wheatfields Primary School scores 34.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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 Wheatfields Primary School?
Based on 51 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wheatfields Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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