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Instow Community Primary and Pre-School
Rectory Lane, Instow, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4LU, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.8 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
138
Capacity
140
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 72% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 31% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be high, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score of 58.8, which is better than 59% of schools. However, only 6% of students achieved the higher standard, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2011Older 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%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.4%
Mixed W+Asian4.3%
Gypsy/Roma1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
White Other1.4%
Location
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51.05905, -4.16757 · EX39 4LU
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN113156
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.instowcps.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Instow Community Primary and Pre-School rated by Ofsted?
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2011.
Is Instow Community Primary and Pre-School a good school?
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School scores 58.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% 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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