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West Croft School
Coronation Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3DE, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.9 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
484
Capacity
630
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, though it faces challenges in achieving higher standards, as evidenced by 0% of students reaching the higher standard in key stage 2 assessments. While the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics is 38%, it is important to note that this figure places the school in the top 94% of the UK, indicating a solid performance compared to national averages. Overall, parents may appreciate the school's positive environment, but should also consider the areas needing improvement.
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Last inspected: 15 February 2022Quality 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%. | 38% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.5%
White Other2.7%
Asian Indian1.0%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Black African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Mixed Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.01265, -4.21231 · EX39 3DE
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN113132
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.westcroft.devon.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is West Croft School rated by Ofsted?
West Croft School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 February 2022.
Is West Croft School a good school?
West Croft School scores 10.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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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