Five Ways Primary School

About Five Ways Primary School

Staff, parents and governors work extremely hard to ensure our children love coming to school and feel valued, cared for and guided in all that they do.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Rachel Mander

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 132 responses • 21.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

93.1% positive 6% negative

My child feels safe at this school

92.4% positive 6.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

83.4% positive 14.4% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

86.4% positive 6.9% negative

My child does well at this school

93.9% positive 6.1% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 132 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

28.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

55.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Oliver W

Parent May 1, 2023

5.0

"Excellent school with a great sense of community"

We've had a fantastic experience at Five Ways so far. The school's commitment to its values shines through in the way the teachers and staff treat the children and each other. The facilities are great, too - the forest school is a particular highlight for our child. We feel very lucky to be part of this community.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily B

Parent Jan 1, 2023

5.0

"Happy with our experience at Five Ways"

We've been part of the Five Ways community for a few years now and we're really happy with the school. The values of challenge, creativity, respect, positivity, and working together are clear in everything the school does. Our child has thrived in the supportive and inclusive environment and we're grateful for the extra-curricular activities on offer.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Katherine P

Parent Jun 1, 2022

4.0

"Good but not perfect"

We have mixed feelings about our time at Five Ways. On the one hand, the school has some great facilities and a lovely atmosphere. Our child enjoyed the phonics and early reading program and made some close friends. On the other hand, we sometimes felt that the communication from the school to parents could be better. Overall, it's a good school but not perfect.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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