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Bishops Tawton Primary School
School Lane, Bishops Tawton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0AE, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.3 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
159
Capacity
168
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of March 2022, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 75% nationally. However, the percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard is notably low at 0%, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, but prospective families may want to consider the school's limited data on higher achievement levels.
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Last inspected: 1 March 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%. | 54% | Bottom 25% 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 British95.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed Other1.3%
Location
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51.05452, -4.04804 · EX32 0AE
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN113134
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Bishops Tawton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bishops Tawton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 March 2022.
Is Bishops Tawton Primary School a good school?
Bishops Tawton Primary School scores 20.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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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