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In terms of academic performance, Adelaide School has a Progress 8 score of -2.61 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 5.4, 0% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 8.7%, 24% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 31.2%.
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Adelaide School has a Progress 8 score of -2.61, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 5.4. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
Adelaide School has an overall absence rate of 31.2%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Adelaide School is 8.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
24% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
100% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Adelaide School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Adelaide School is next inspection expected around 2028.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Adelaide School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
509/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
206/mo
40% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 9.8 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.2
Bus Stops
21
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Special school data note
Special schools serve pupils with specific needs and follow adapted curricula. Standard exam metrics like Attainment 8 may not reflect the school's educational quality or the progress pupils actually make.
3.5
Below Average
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Data Score
Computed from 9 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.