The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 244
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Head
- Mr John Frankland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Heath Avenue, Rode Heath, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 3RY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWonder Star School
Independent · 395m away
Church Lawton School
Free school · 1.4km away
Alsager Highfields Community Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Pikemere School
Primary · 2.3km away
Alsager School
Secondary · 2.5km away
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Cranberry Academy
Primary · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rode Heath Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rode Heath Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rode Heath Primary School?
Rode Heath Primary School currently has 244 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rode Heath Primary School take?
Rode Heath Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rode Heath Primary School?
Rode Heath Primary School is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 3RY, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rode Heath Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rode Heath Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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