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Buckland Brewer Primary School
Buckland Brewer, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5LX, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.5 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
56
Capacity
49
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Summary
With a small student body of 56, the school has shown a notable performance in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, ranking in the top 96% nationally. However, it currently requires improvement according to the latest Ofsted report from March 2024, and there are no students reaching the higher standard in these subjects. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's overall performance.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 33% | Bottom 4% 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 British98.2%
White Other1.8%
Location
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50.96301, -4.24969 · EX39 5LX
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN113141
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.villageschools.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Buckland Brewer Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Buckland Brewer Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2024.
Is Buckland Brewer Primary School a good school?
Buckland Brewer Primary School scores 3.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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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