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Devonshire Primary School
Devonshire Avenue, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5JL, Sutton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.9 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
679
Capacity
630
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 52% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, only 8% of pupils reach the higher standard in these subjects, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (140 responses)
★★★★4.1
School keeps me informed
95%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of subjects
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
Behaviour is good
89%
I'd recommend this school
86%
School supports development
84%
School has high expectations
84%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British23.7%
White Other18.4%
Asian Indian18.4%
Black African9.7%
Asian Pakistani7.2%
Asian Other4.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed Other2.9%
Other2.8%
Asian Chinese2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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51.35426, -0.18964 · SM2 5JL
School details
Local authoritySutton
RegionLondon
URN102975
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.devonshireprimary.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Devonshire Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Devonshire Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is Devonshire Primary School a good school?
Devonshire Primary School scores 58.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Devonshire Primary School?
Based on 140 Ofsted Parent View responses, Devonshire Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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