Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery

A not judged academy sponsor led school in Cheshire West and Chester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery.

Northwich, CW97JL Ofsted: Not Judged Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

43

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
47.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 56.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
15 October 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Gadbrook Road
Rudheath
Northwich, CW97JL

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139379
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Gadbrook Road, Rudheath, Northwich, CW9 7JL
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
383
Free School Meals
27.9% (107 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.2% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 102.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 102.0 101.0
2024 103.0 104.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
43
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
383 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspiring Minds, Building Futures"

kindness respect responsibility resilience enthusiasm

Focus-Trust is non-denominational.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

WiKidZ! WiKidZ

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

WiKidZ! is an onsite before and after school club. Morning session opens at 7:50am with breakfast included. Afternoon session includes a healthy snack. Activities include arts and crafts, board games, puzzles, dressing up, role play and outdoor play. Staff include Toni Sneyd. Entry is via the main reception and there is a waiting list when places are not available.

SEND Provision

SENDCo is Miss E Kamran; Safeguarding Policy exists and is referenced on the Safeguarding/Child Protection pages.

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