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Rakegate Primary School

Wolverhampton, WV10 6USPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 40 places
Ranking
#11,184
of 13,686 nationally

About Rakegate Primary School

Rakegate Primary School is a popular choice among Wolverhampton families, with 36 first-preference applications for 40 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.75. This suggests that while the school is oversubscribed, there is still a reasonable chance of securing a place for local children. Parent satisfaction appears solid, though specific parent view data is not available in the school's records. The school is led by headteacher Sarah Horton and caters to children aged 2 to 11, with nursery provision on site. With 473 pupils on roll against a capacity of 488, the school is operating very close to its maximum, reflecting its standing in the community. Over half of its pupils (50.6%) are eligible for free school meals, indicating a diverse intake with significant socioeconomic challenges.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRakegate Close, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV10 6US
HeadteacherSarah Horton
Local AuthorityWolverhampton
Number of Pupils473
Free School Meals (FSM)50.6%
School Capacity473 / 488 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Latest monitoring visit (7 Jun 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Apr 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomLibraryArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCross CountryCricketDanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubEco ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:30

Source: rakegateprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Rakegate Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.