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Rock Ferry Primary School
Ionic Street, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 2BL, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.2 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
320
Capacity
345
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, although it has limited published data on performance. The school excels in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, ranking in the top 98% nationally, but there is room for improvement as no students reached the higher standard in these subjects. Parents may appreciate the school's strong foundation, but should consider the challenges in raising overall achievement levels.
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Last inspected: 23 May 2011Older 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%. | 28% | Bottom 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.5%
Black African7.2%
White Other2.8%
Asian Indian2.5%
Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Other1.6%
White Irish1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Caribbean0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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53.37403, -3.01015 · CH42 2BL
School details
Local authorityWirral
RegionNorth West
URN150115
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.rockferry.wirral.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Rock Ferry Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Rock Ferry Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2011.
Is Rock Ferry Primary School a good school?
Rock Ferry Primary School scores 8.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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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