Jerome Primary School
Cannock, WS11 9TP · Staffordshire · primary school
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55th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,869 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6/10 among them, against 7.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 84.0 · 93 | 40% | 3.72 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Jerome Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 84.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6 out of 10 among them, against 7.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir, instrument club, therapy sessions, and Y6 booster groups. Sports options include quick cricket, football, tri golf, tag rugby, cross country, tennis, netball, and multi-skills.
Getting in
The published school roll is 214 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support do the Y6 booster groups provide for transition to secondary school? How are the therapy sessions integrated into the daily timetable?
What Ofsted said about Jerome Primary School
Overview
Jerome Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a strong sense of teamwork and pride among staff, pupils, and parents. Pupils are happy, safe, and behave well, benefiting from high expectations and positive relationships with adults. However, inconsistencies in curriculum planning and assessment across some subjects hinder pupils’ ability to link prior learning to new knowledge.
Strengths
- Leaders prioritise reading, with staff expertly teaching phonics and providing well-planned support that helps pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Pupils feel "happy and safe," knowing adults are available to help and that bullying is dealt with "quickly and appropriately."
- Staff identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) quickly, ensuring they receive a balance of support and independence to "achieve well."
- Leaders support staff well-being and provide training, while governors "offer support and challenge to leaders."
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of opportunities, including leadership roles and after-school clubs, and show "kindness towards each other and adults."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not defined key knowledge and skills precisely enough, leaving pupils unclear about what they are learning.
- Teachers in some subjects do not check previous learning precisely enough, failing to identify and address gaps in pupils’ learning effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff identifying risks quickly, reporting concerns appropriately, and ensuring pupils know how to stay safe, including online.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 84% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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