Located in Stoke-on-Trent, Rode Heath Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Rode Heath Primary School currently has around 244 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.2% boys and 50.8% girls. Around 9.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Heath Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 3RY |
| Website: | www.rodeheath.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01270314414 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cheshire East |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr John Frankland |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 111159 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 234 |
| Number of Pupils: | 244 |
| Number of Boys: | 120 |
| Number of Girls: | 124 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 93.40% | 228 |
| Other White | 1.60% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rode Heath Primary School Heath Avenue , Rode Heath ST7 3RY | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Lawton Primary School Cherry Tree Avenue , Church Lawton ST7 3EL | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsager Highfields Community Primary School Fairview Avenue , Alsager ST7 2NW | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsager Highfields Community Primary School Fairview Avenue , Alsager ST7 2NW | 3out of 4 | 2,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikemere School Pikemere Road , ST7 2SW | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsager School Hassall Road , Alsager ST7 2HR | 3out of 4 | 2,780 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsager School Hassall Road , Alsager ST7 2HR | - not rated | 2,780 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wonder Star School Young People's Community Centre, Chapel Lane , Rode Heath ST7 3SD | - not rated | 432 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Lawton School Cherry Tree Avenue , Church Lawton ST7 3EL | 3out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TILT Education The Bungalow, Cardway, Business Park, Linley Lane , Alsager ST7 2UX | - not rated | 2,420 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.