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Bursley Academy
Bursley Way, Bradwell, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 8JQ, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.5 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
383
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With 67% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school performs better than 55% of schools nationally. However, the Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests there are areas needing development. The school is positioned in the lower tier of the LocaleIQ score, indicating challenges in its local context, which may impact overall performance.
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Last inspected: 20 February 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.3%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Black African0.3%
Location
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53.04397, -2.23207 · ST5 8JQ
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN138043
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bursley.staffs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bursley Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bursley Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 February 2024.
Is Bursley Academy a good school?
Bursley Academy scores 15.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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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