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Five Spires Academy
Cherry Orchard, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9AN, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.1 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
226
Capacity
234
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 78% of pupils achieve expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 17% nationally. The school boasts a high LocaleIQ score of 90.1, indicating it performs better than 90% of schools in the area. However, only 6% of pupils reach the higher standards, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students at the upper end of the achievement spectrum.
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Last inspected: 12 July 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.1%
White Other4.9%
Mixed Other4.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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52.68043, -1.81894 · WS14 9AN
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN141203
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.fivespiresacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Five Spires Academy rated by Ofsted?
Five Spires Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 July 2023.
Is Five Spires Academy a good school?
Five Spires Academy scores 90.1/100 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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