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Rowley Park Primary Academy
Highfield Grove, Rowley Park, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9RF, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.7 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
190
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted since April 2017, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 62% of pupils achieve expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 58% nationally. Parents may appreciate the high LocaleIQ score of 89.7, indicating a strong overall environment compared to other schools. However, only 5% of students reach the higher standard in KS2, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.3%
White Other15.8%
Black African4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
Asian Pakistani2.6%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Black Other1.1%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Location
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52.79094, -2.12387 · ST17 9RF
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN140996
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.rowleyparkacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Rowley Park Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Rowley Park Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2017.
Is Rowley Park Primary Academy a good school?
Rowley Park Primary Academy scores 89.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% 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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