Rakegate Primary School
97%
Capacity
473
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
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.
Academically, Rakegate's Key Stage 2 results for 2023/24 show that 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is below the Wolverhampton local authority average of 64%. The school ranks 52nd out of 60 primary schools in the authority, placing it in the bottom 50% nationally. In individual subjects, 62% reached the expected standard in reading, 65% in writing, and 58% in maths. Higher-attaining pupils are a small minority: just 8% achieved the higher standard across all three subjects. Reading and maths average scores were 103 and 102 respectively. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 confirmed it remains Good overall, with leadership and management also rated Good. However, early years provision was judged as Requires Improvement, which is a notable area for development.
The school offers a range of facilities including an ICT suite, music rooms, playing fields, a sensory room, and a library. Sports provision includes football, cricket, cross country, dance and gymnastics, while clubs extend to book, science, eco and gardening clubs. SEND support covers specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech and language communication difficulties. For families considering Rakegate, the school is well-suited to those who value a diverse, inclusive community with strong pastoral support, though the academic results are below the local average. The nearest Outstanding-rated alternative is Bushbury Lane Academy, 1.5 km away, which may be worth exploring for parents prioritising higher attainment outcomes.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Rakegate Close, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV10 6US |
| Headteacher | Sarah Horton |
| Local Authority | Wolverhampton |
| Number of Pupils | 473 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 50.6% |
| School Capacity | 473 / 488 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Apr 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11184th of 13,686
Nationally
1158th of 1,378
In West Midlands
52nd of 60
In Wolverhampton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
44%
'23/24
48%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed40
70
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:30
Source: rakegateprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British37.6%
- Asian23.0%
- Mixed14.9%
- White (other)4.9%
- Black1.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
9
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Rakegate Close, Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, WV10 6US
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