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John Wheeldon Primary Academy
Corporation Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3LX, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.9 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
538
Capacity
515
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 69% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 39% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 84% recommending the school, indicating a strong community support. However, only 15% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, which may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic challenges.
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Last inspected: 11 September 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (44 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
My child is happy
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
School keeps me informed
86%
Good range of subjects
86%
I'd recommend this school
84%
Behaviour is good
80%
Progress is communicated
77%
School has high expectations
73%
School supports development
68%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.4%
White Other3.7%
Black African3.0%
Mixed Other2.8%
Asian Indian2.8%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.81456, -2.11401 · ST16 3LX
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN141186
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is John Wheeldon Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
John Wheeldon Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 September 2019.
Is John Wheeldon Primary Academy a good school?
John Wheeldon Primary Academy scores 67.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% 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 John Wheeldon Primary Academy?
Based on 44 Ofsted Parent View responses, John Wheeldon Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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