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Co-op Academy Friarswood
Abbots Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 2ES, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.6 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
203
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, with 86% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 6% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 79.6 indicates it outperforms 80% of schools, suggesting a positive environment for learning. While specific data on higher standards shows only 14% achieving this level, overall parent satisfaction and community engagement appear to be strong.
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Last inspected: 12 February 2013Older 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%. | 86% | Top 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.7%
White Other3.0%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.00379, -2.23059 · ST5 2ES
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN144207
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Co-op Academy Friarswood rated by Ofsted?
Co-op Academy Friarswood was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 February 2013.
Is Co-op Academy Friarswood a good school?
Co-op Academy Friarswood scores 79.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% 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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