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Rainbow Forge Primary Academy
Beighton Road, Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 4LQ, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.6 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
350
Capacity
384
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy serves 350 pupils aged 2-11 and demonstrates a strong performance in key stage 2, where 45% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 88% nationally. However, only 5% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than 17% of schools, providing parents with a solid option in the Sheffield area.
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Last inspected: 5 December 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%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.4%
Black Other3.7%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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53.34443, -1.36744 · S12 4LQ
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143997
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Rainbow Forge Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2023.
Is Rainbow Forge Primary Academy a good school?
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy scores 16.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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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