Rivers Primary AcademySunshine Academy
Inspection, results, pupils and attendance side by side in Walsall.
Summary of the comparison
Rivers Primary Academy and Sunshine Academy are primary schools in Walsall.
Rivers Primary Academy was judged the expected standard and Sunshine Academy was judged Good.
The share of pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 has fallen at Rivers Primary Academy (72.0% in 2022-23, 54.0% in 2024-25).
Side-by-side comparison
| Measure | WalsallRivers Primary Academy | WalsallSunshine Academy | England average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Our score | B71/100 | Not scored | |
| Local ranking | 9th of 66 in Walsall | Not ranked | |
| Inspection | Ofsted: Expected | Ofsted: Good | |
| School type | Academy sponsor led | Academy converter | |
| Phase | Primary | Primary | |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-7 | |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | |
| Pupils on roll | 465 | Not reported | |
| Capacity | 446 | 180 | |
| Location | Walsall, WS3 1LY | Walsall, WS3 1HF | |
| Key Stage 2 (SATs) | |||
| Reading, writing & maths at expected standard | 54.0% | Not reported | 62.0% |
| At higher standard | 7.0% | Not reported | 8.0% |
| Reading average scaled score | 104.0 | Not reported | 106.0 |
| Maths average scaled score | 101.0 | Not reported | 105.0 |
| Pupils | |||
| Pupils in the census | 465 | Not reported | |
| Free school meals (ever 6) | 49.5% | Not reported | |
| English as an additional language | 24.3% | Not reported | |
| SEN support | 16.6% | Not reported | |
| SEN with an EHC plan | 2.1% | Not reported | |
| Attendance | |||
| Overall absence | 6.5% | Not reported | 6.2% |
| Persistent absence | 18.3% | Not reported | 15.8% |
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