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Ridgeway Primary Academy
Grange Road, Chasetown, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 4TU, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.8 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
415
Capacity
420
Ages
0–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community. However, only 3% of students achieved the higher standard at KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child makes good progress
96%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
School has high expectations
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School keeps me informed
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
Progress is communicated
88%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Behaviour is good
85%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed Other0.7%
White Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.67125, -1.92408 · WS7 4TU
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN149128
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ridgeway.staffs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ridgeway Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ridgeway Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is Ridgeway Primary Academy a good school?
Ridgeway Primary Academy scores 59.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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 Ridgeway Primary Academy?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ridgeway Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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