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Churchfields Primary School
School Street, Chesterton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 7HY, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.1 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
389
Capacity
415
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education, although only 44% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is below the national average. The school ranks in the top 89% for expected standards compared to UK schools, and 83% of parents express satisfaction, indicating a positive community sentiment. However, the low percentage of students achieving the higher standard at just 2% suggests room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality 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%. | 44% | Bottom 11% 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 |
Parent View (40 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
90%
School keeps me informed
88%
My child is happy
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
My child feels safe
83%
Behaviour is good
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School has high expectations
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
Good range of extra-curricular
78%
School supports development
58%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.3%
White Other8.5%
Black African2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed Other1.3%
Other1.3%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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53.03628, -2.24577 · ST5 7HY
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN140195
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Churchfields Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Churchfields Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Churchfields Primary School a good school?
Churchfields Primary School scores 15.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% 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 Churchfields Primary School?
Based on 40 Ofsted Parent View responses, Churchfields Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
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