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East-the-Water Community Primary School
Mines Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4BZ, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.7 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
448
Capacity
466
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, the school sees 69% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 39% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be solid, though the percentage achieving higher standards is lower at just 5%. Overall, it's a promising option for families in the area, though some may seek additional support for higher achievers.
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Last inspected: 27 February 2013Older 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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.7%
White Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Mixed Other0.2%
Location
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51.01465, -4.19079 · EX39 4BZ
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN113130
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is East-the-Water Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
East-the-Water Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 February 2013.
Is East-the-Water Community Primary School a good school?
East-the-Water Community Primary School scores 53.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% 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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