Rakegate Primary School
Wolverhampton, WV10 6US · Wolverhampton · primary school
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56th of 62 primary schools in Wolverhampton we can score, 72 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.8/10 against 935 of them, against 2.1/10 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 | 41.0 · 9 | 40% | 0.35 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rakegate Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 472 pupils against a stated capacity of 488. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Rakegate Primary School
Overview
Rakegate Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a calm and orderly environment where staff hold high expectations for behaviour. Pupils feel safe and valued, with many taking on responsibilities such as pupil council roles, while early reading is taught very well through a consistent phonics programme.
Strengths
- Staff listen to pupils’ worries and ideas, fostering a culture where children feel safe and confident.
- Early reading is taught very well, with a well-resourced phonics programme and daily focused reading time.
- The curriculum is well organised in most subjects, such as design and technology, ensuring pupils learn content in a logical order.
- Leaders provide effective curriculum guidance that helps staff plan lessons and reduces workload, contributing to high staff satisfaction.
- Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are identified accurately, with extra support ensuring inclusion in lessons.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in a few foundation subjects is not as well developed, meaning important knowledge is not clearly identified for staff or pupils.
- Oversight and practice for SEND provision are not yet consistent, requiring further development to ensure all pupils with SEND achieve as highly as possible.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust systems in place to check on pupils’ welfare and keep them safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| 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
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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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