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Crackley Bank Primary School
Blackthorn Place, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 7BE, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.5 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
187
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 78% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 17% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be high, supported by a LocaleIQ score that ranks it better than 67% of schools. However, only 6% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 21 March 2023Quality 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%. | 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 British81.8%
White Other5.3%
Other2.7%
Black African2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Location
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53.04693, -2.25202 · ST5 7BE
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN143349
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Crackley Bank Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Crackley Bank Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 March 2023.
Is Crackley Bank Primary School a good school?
Crackley Bank Primary School scores 66.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% 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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