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Sawtry Junior Academy
Middlefield Road, Sawtry, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 5SH, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.9 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
272
Capacity
260
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid foundation in providing quality education, although only 50% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. While it ranks in the top 83% nationally for expected standards, the percentage achieving the higher standard is notably low at just 2%. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 64% recommending the school, indicating some areas for potential improvement in community engagement and academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (44 responses)
★★★★3.1
Good range of subjects
84%
My child feels safe
82%
My child is happy
73%
My child makes good progress
71%
Good range of extra-curricular
68%
School keeps me informed
68%
Behaviour is good
64%
I'd recommend this school
64%
Progress is communicated
64%
School has high expectations
61%
School supports development
55%
School responds to concerns
32%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.4%
White Other5.1%
Black African4.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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52.43487, -0.28552 · PE28 5SH
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN143575
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sawtryjunior.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Sawtry Junior Academy rated by Ofsted?
Sawtry Junior Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2019.
Is Sawtry Junior Academy a good school?
Sawtry Junior Academy scores 11.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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 Sawtry Junior Academy?
Based on 44 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sawtry Junior Academy receives a satisfaction score of 61% across all parent survey questions.
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