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Penkridge Middle School
Marsh Lane, Penkridge, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 5BW, Staffordshire
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
500
Capacity
500
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this middle school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 57% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 70% nationally. However, only 2% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 9-13, with a focus on foundational skills.
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Last inspected: 28 February 2017Older 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.0%
Mixed Other1.8%
White Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Black African1.0%
Asian Indian0.8%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.72887, -2.10321 · ST19 5BW
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN144206
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.penkridge.staffs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Penkridge Middle School rated by Ofsted?
Penkridge Middle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 February 2017.
Is Penkridge Middle School a good school?
Penkridge Middle School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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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