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Watcombe Primary School
Moor Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NU, Torbay
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.5 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
225
Capacity
242
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. While 37% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, which places it in the top 94% of schools nationally, there is room for improvement as no students achieve the higher standard. Parent satisfaction is likely to be a focus, given the school's relatively small size of 225 pupils.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 37% | Bottom 6% 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 British89.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
White Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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50.49547, -3.52891 · TQ2 8NU
School details
Local authorityTorbay
RegionSouth West
URN113233
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Watcombe Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Watcombe Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2024.
Is Watcombe Primary School a good school?
Watcombe Primary School scores 10.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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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