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Penny Acres Primary School
The Common, Holmesfield, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 7WP, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.4 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
60
Capacity
50
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
120%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving expectations in reading, writing, and maths that place it in the top 4% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely high, as indicated by the school's LocaleIQ score of 88.4, which is better than 88% of schools. However, further details on specific areas for improvement are limited.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 88% | Top 4% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 38% | Top 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.3%
White Other6.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
Location
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53.29416, -1.52610 · S18 7WP
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112565
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Penny Acres Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Penny Acres Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2014.
Is Penny Acres Primary School a good school?
Penny Acres Primary School scores 88.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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