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The Valley Primary School

School Drive, Oakamoor, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 3DQ, Staffordshire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.7 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
34
Capacity
70
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
49%
Summary

With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving 78% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 17% nationally. Additionally, the school boasts a high LocaleIQ score of 87.7, indicating a favorable environment compared to 88% of other schools. However, only 11% of students reach the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 19 March 2024
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.11%Top 31% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.8.8%
Mixed Other2.9%
White Other2.9%
Other2.9%
Location
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53.00275, -1.92156 · ST10 3DQ

School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN141848
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is The Valley Primary School rated by Ofsted?

The Valley Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 March 2024.

Is The Valley Primary School a good school?

The Valley Primary School scores 87.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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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