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Southmead School
Wrafton Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BU, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.1 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
364
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where 72% of pupils achieve the expected level, placing it in the top 31% nationally. However, there is room for improvement in higher standards, as no students reached this benchmark. Overall, the school appears to be a solid choice for parents looking for a supportive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 20 March 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%. | 72% | Top 31% 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 British84.9%
Other7.4%
Asian Other2.2%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
White Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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51.10327, -4.15543 · EX33 2BU
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN113139
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.southmead.devon.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Southmead School rated by Ofsted?
Southmead School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 March 2013.
Is Southmead School a good school?
Southmead School scores 51.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% 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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