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White Rock Primary School
Davies Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7AW, Torbay
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.8 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
695
Capacity
655
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school serves a diverse student body and boasts a high parent satisfaction rate, with 95% of parents recommending it. While the percentage of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is above the national average, the figure for those reaching a higher standard is notably low at just 1%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment, though there is room for improvement in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 7 July 2015Older 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%. | 51% | Bottom 20% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Parent View (158 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child makes good progress
97%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
I'd recommend this school
95%
Good range of subjects
94%
School keeps me informed
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School has high expectations
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School supports development
89%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.7%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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50.41095, -3.57455 · TQ4 7AW
School details
Local authorityTorbay
RegionSouth West
URN113216
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is White Rock Primary School rated by Ofsted?
White Rock Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 July 2015.
Is White Rock Primary School a good school?
White Rock Primary School scores 38.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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 White Rock Primary School?
Based on 158 Ofsted Parent View responses, White Rock Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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