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Pottery Primary School
Kilbourne Road, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1HA, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.1 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
302
Capacity
318
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement," the school faces challenges in delivering quality education. Although it ranks in the top 99% for expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, only 23% of students meet these expectations, and just 3% achieve the higher standard. The LocaleIQ score indicates that it performs better than only 3% of schools, suggesting significant room for improvement in overall academic performance.
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Last inspected: 17 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 23% | Bottom 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
White Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Location
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53.02702, -1.46087 · DE56 1HA
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112787
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Pottery Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Pottery Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2023.
Is Pottery Primary School a good school?
Pottery Primary School scores 3.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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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