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Newton Poppleford Primary School

School Lane, Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0EL, Devon


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.4 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
182
Capacity
210
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11. The school’s performance in Key Stage 2 is commendable, with 71% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 33% nationally. However, the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is relatively low at 6%, which may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic opportunities.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 11 March 2020Older inspection ⓘ
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.71%Top 33% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.6%Bottom 42% UK
Parent View (71 responses)
4.3
My child feels safe
99%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
96%
School keeps me informed
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
My child makes good progress
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
Behaviour is good
92%
School supports development
89%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
20% disagree
School has high expectations
80%
School responds to concerns
73%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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50.69898, -3.29486 · EX10 0EL

School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN113103
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is Newton Poppleford Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Newton Poppleford Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2020.

Is Newton Poppleford Primary School a good school?

Newton Poppleford Primary School scores 69.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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 Newton Poppleford Primary School?

Based on 71 Ofsted Parent View responses, Newton Poppleford Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.

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