Rakegate Primary School
URN: 104304 • Wolverhampton WV10 6US
Overview
- Name
- Rakegate Primary School
- URN
- 104304
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Horton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01902558608
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rakegate Close, Wolverhampton WV10 6US
Summary
Rakegate Primary School is a mixed community school located in Wolverhampton, accommodating 473 pupils with a capacity of 488. The school aims to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The ethos is built around the values of being Ready, Respectful, and Responsible, fostering a collaborative relationship between the school and families to support children's learning.
The curriculum at Rakegate is broad and balanced, focusing on raising attainment across all subjects. History education is particularly emphasized, encouraging students to explore their cultural heritage and develop critical thinking skills through inquiry and analysis. The school also promotes British values, ensuring pupils understand and appreciate diversity within their community.
Rakegate Primary offers various provisions, including nursery sessions for younger children, and maintains a structured school day from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with early finishes on Fridays. The school is committed to safeguarding and providing support for all students, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The curriculum at Rakegate is broad and balanced, focusing on raising attainment across all subjects. History education is particularly emphasized, encouraging students to explore their cultural heritage and develop critical thinking skills through inquiry and analysis. The school also promotes British values, ensuring pupils understand and appreciate diversity within their community.
Rakegate Primary offers various provisions, including nursery sessions for younger children, and maintains a structured school day from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with early finishes on Fridays. The school is committed to safeguarding and providing support for all students, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- Governor Login (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- School Prospectus (download)
- Home (other)
- Head Teacher's Welcome (other)
- School Policies (other)
- School Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Wolverhampton
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 488
- Pupils
- 473
- Boys
- 218
- Girls
- 255
- FSM %
- 50.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 473 | 218 | 255 | 488 | 50.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 466 | 217 | 249 | 488 | 45.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 435 | 210 | 225 | 480 | 48.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 435 | 210 | 225 | 480 | 48.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 453 | 225 | 228 | 480 | 42.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 451 | 219 | 232 | 480 | 37.90 |
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