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Sparken Hill Academy
Sparken Hill, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 1AW, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.1 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
562
Capacity
575
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 62% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 58% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, with parent satisfaction likely to be a positive aspect as well.
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Last inspected: 13 December 2010Older 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%. | 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%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.4%
White Other9.3%
Asian Indian4.3%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Mixed Other1.8%
Other1.6%
Black African1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Location
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53.29313, -1.11944 · S80 1AW
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN141541
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sparkenhillacademy.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Sparken Hill Academy rated by Ofsted?
Sparken Hill Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2010.
Is Sparken Hill Academy a good school?
Sparken Hill Academy scores 40.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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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