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The Shade Primary School
The Shade, Soham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5DE, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.1 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
267
Capacity
472
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
57%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 55% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 74% nationally. Parent satisfaction is high, with 87% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 13%, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 15 October 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (45 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
96%
My child feels safe
91%
School keeps me informed
91%
My child is happy
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
My child makes good progress
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
School has high expectations
87%
Behaviour is good
84%
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
School supports development
80%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.0%
White Other13.9%
Black African3.4%
Mixed Other3.0%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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52.35048, 0.32508 · CB7 5DE
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN139555
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.theshadeprimary.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Shade Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Shade Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is The Shade Primary School a good school?
The Shade Primary School scores 50.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% 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 The Shade Primary School?
Based on 45 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Shade Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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