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West Row Academy
Beeches Road, West Row, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8NY, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.5 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
195
Capacity
270
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Summary
With 67% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, this primary school performs above the national average. However, it is important to note that the latest Ofsted report rated the school as "Requires Improvement," indicating areas that need development. Additionally, the LocaleIQ score suggests it is in the bottom 4% of schools, which may be a consideration for parents.
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Last inspected: 25 May 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.1%
White Other7.7%
Mixed Other4.1%
Black African1.5%
traveller_irish1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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52.35758, 0.45513 · IP28 8NY
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN150276
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.westrow-academy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is West Row Academy rated by Ofsted?
West Row Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 May 2022.
Is West Row Academy a good school?
West Row Academy scores 3.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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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