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Flax Hill Junior Academy
Chestnut Avenue, Gillway, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8QZ, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.4 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
301
Capacity
300
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school boasts 66% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 47% nationally. While the percentage achieving the higher standard is lower at 9%, the overall results indicate a solid educational foundation for children aged 7-11. Parent satisfaction appears positive, contributing to a supportive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 20 March 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.0%
White Other3.3%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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52.64604, -1.69452 · B79 8QZ
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN140523
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.flaxhill.staffs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Flax Hill Junior Academy rated by Ofsted?
Flax Hill Junior Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 March 2012.
Is Flax Hill Junior Academy a good school?
Flax Hill Junior Academy scores 54.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% 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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