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Rowanfield Junior School
Alstone Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8HY, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.3 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
345
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% expressing a willingness to recommend the school. However, only 4% of pupils achieve the higher standard in key subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging learners.
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Last inspected: 3 March 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (15 responses)
★★★★★4.3
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School has high expectations
93%
Progress is communicated
87%
School supports development
80%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.2%
White Other11.0%
Asian Other4.6%
Black African4.1%
Asian Bangladeshi3.2%
Asian Indian2.9%
Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Location
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51.90471, -2.10310 · GL51 8HY
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN137255
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Rowanfield Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Rowanfield Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 March 2020.
Is Rowanfield Junior School a good school?
Rowanfield Junior School scores 63.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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 Rowanfield Junior School?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, Rowanfield Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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