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Knutton St Marys CofE Academy
Church Lane, Knutton, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6EB, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.2 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
170
Capacity
300
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
57%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 87% of parents recommending it. While the school shows impressive performance in KS2 expected outcomes, ranking in the top 97% nationally for reading, writing, and maths, there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as no pupils reached this level. The school serves a small community of 170 pupils, fostering a close-knit environment.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2019Older 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%. | 32% | Bottom 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (15 responses)
★★★★★4.6
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School responds to concerns
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
School supports development
100%
Behaviour is good
93%
School has high expectations
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
I'd recommend this school
87%
School keeps me informed
80%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.4%
Black African9.4%
White Other4.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Asian Indian2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Asian Other1.8%
Asian Chinese1.2%
White Irish0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Location
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53.01730, -2.24985 · ST5 6EB
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN142078
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.ksmacademy.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Knutton St Marys CofE Academy rated by Ofsted?
Knutton St Marys CofE Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2019.
Is Knutton St Marys CofE Academy a good school?
Knutton St Marys CofE Academy scores 13.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% 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 Knutton St Marys CofE Academy?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, Knutton St Marys CofE Academy receives a satisfaction score of 92% across all parent survey questions.
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