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Rookery School
Rookery Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9PY, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.6 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
456
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 77% nationally. While 53% of students meet the expected levels, only 5% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further. Overall, parent satisfaction is likely supported by its strong local standing, being better than 52% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 21 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Mixed Other39.3%
Asian Indian15.6%
Asian Bangladeshi11.8%
White Other8.3%
Asian Pakistani8.3%
Other3.7%
Black African3.3%
Asian Other2.2%
Black Caribbean2.0%
White British1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Black Other0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Location
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52.51108, -1.93882 · B21 9PY
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN137168
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.rookeryschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Rookery School rated by Ofsted?
Rookery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 June 2023.
Is Rookery School a good school?
Rookery School scores 51.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% 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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