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Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School
Marlborough Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8JL, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.2 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
209
Capacity
360
Ages
2–7
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
58%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of only 51% and an Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement," there are concerns regarding the overall quality of education and support provided. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than just 2% of schools, suggesting significant room for improvement. Families should weigh these factors carefully when considering enrollment.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
Parent View (35 responses)
★★★★3.1
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child feels safe
89%
My child is happy
86%
My child makes good progress
80%
Good range of subjects
77%
Progress is communicated
74%
School keeps me informed
66%
School has high expectations
54%
Behaviour is good
51%
I'd recommend this school
51%
School supports development
51%
School responds to concerns
31%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.6%
Asian Indian3.3%
White Other2.9%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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51.20432, -4.12229 · EX34 8JL
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN113155
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School a good school?
Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School scores 2.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School?
Based on 35 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 62% across all parent survey questions.
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