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Castlechurch Primary School
Tennyson Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9SY, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.1 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
269
Capacity
460
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
58%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 76% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 21% nationally. Parent satisfaction is reflected in a LocaleIQ score of 67.1, indicating that the school performs better than 67% of other schools in the area. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 9%, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 8 November 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%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.2%
White Other7.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Mixed Other3.0%
Other1.5%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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52.79318, -2.13532 · ST17 9SY
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN148122
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Castlechurch Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Castlechurch Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 November 2023.
Is Castlechurch Primary School a good school?
Castlechurch Primary School scores 67.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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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