Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery
About Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery
Parents considering Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery will find a school that families clearly rate highly. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 85% of respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That's a strong signal, and it's backed up by the numbers on the ground: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 72 applications for 48 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.5. Every one of those 48 first-preference applicants got a place, which suggests that while the school is popular, it's not impossibly competitive to get into. The survey also shows that 89% of parents feel their child is happy at the school (combining 'strongly agree' and 'agree'), and 91% feel their child is safe. However, it's worth noting that a quarter of parents disagreed that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 23% disagreed that concerns are dealt with properly, so communication is an area where some families see room for improvement.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 66 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Oct 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 3 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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