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Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School
Black Lane, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8SW, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.8 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
369
Capacity
420
Ages
0–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of pupils achieving the expected level in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 52% nationally. However, only 9% of students reached the higher standard, indicating potential for growth in stretching more capable learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, supported by a LocaleIQ score that shows it performs better than 51% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2013Older 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% 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 British85.6%
White Other6.0%
Asian Other3.5%
Asian Indian1.6%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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50.85817, -2.15332 · DT11 8SW
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN141043
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2013.
Is Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School a good school?
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School scores 50.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% 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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