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Rivers Primary Academy
Livingstone Road, Blakenall, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 1LY, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.4 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
465
Capacity
446
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2 where it ranks in the top 75% of schools for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths. While the percentage of students achieving higher standards is lower at 7%, overall parent satisfaction appears to be positive. The LocaleIQ score indicates that it performs better than 34% of schools in the area, suggesting room for growth and improvement.
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Last inspected: 8 February 2022Quality 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%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.2%
Black Other10.1%
Black African8.0%
White Other4.3%
Other4.3%
Asian Pakistani4.3%
Asian Other4.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Asian Indian3.2%
Mixed Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Gypsy/Roma1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
traveller_irish0.6%
Location
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52.61883, -1.98467 · WS3 1LY
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN140196
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.riversprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Rivers Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Rivers Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 February 2022.
Is Rivers Primary Academy a good school?
Rivers Primary Academy scores 34.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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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