Rowley Park Primary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Address | Highfield Grove, ST17 9RF |
| School Website | www.rowleyparkacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1785334144 |
| URN | 140996 |
School Census
| Total | 200 |
| Girls/Boys | 92/108 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.0%/54.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 11.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 78 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 25/04/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 25/04/2017 | Good |
| 18/10/2012 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 25/04/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 18/10/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 99 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3 |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -3.3 |
| Writing Progress | -2.9 |
| Maths Progress | -2.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -0.8 |
| Writing Progress | 0.5 |
| Maths Progress | -3.3 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | 1.3 |
| Writing Progress | -0.3 |
| Maths Progress | -0.4 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 71 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 74 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 45 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 58 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 52 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 61 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 44 |
| As First Preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 41 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 51 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 23 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 43 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 18 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 18 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 65% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 30% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 30% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 20% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 10% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 60% |
| no | 40% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 68% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 12.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 75% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
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Flash Ley Primary School
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Castlechurch Primary School
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Burton Manor Primary School
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King Edward VI High School
(0.43 mi)
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Stafford Manor High School
(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
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Stafford Grammar School
(0.62 mi)
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