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Rooks Nest Academy
Rooks Nest Road, Outwood, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3DX, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.5 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
366
Capacity
315
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
116%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school excels in delivering strong educational outcomes, boasting an impressive 85% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 7% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 79.5 indicates it performs better than 80% of schools, reflecting a positive learning environment. However, only 15% of pupils achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 13 March 2023Quality 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%. | 85% | Top 7% 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 British76.5%
Asian Pakistani7.1%
Asian Indian4.9%
White Other2.5%
Black African2.2%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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53.70916, -1.49768 · WF1 3DX
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN137438
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.rooksnestacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Rooks Nest Academy rated by Ofsted?
Rooks Nest Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 March 2023.
Is Rooks Nest Academy a good school?
Rooks Nest Academy scores 79.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% 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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