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Sherwell Valley Primary School
Hawkins Avenue, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6ES, Torbay
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.8 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
686
Capacity
658
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school shows impressive results, with 75% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 24% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by the school's above-average performance, although only 6% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel further. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation for children aged 2-11 in the Torbay area.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2013Older 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%. | 75% | Top 24% 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 British91.4%
White Other3.1%
Asian Indian1.5%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black African0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.47530, -3.56066 · TQ2 6ES
School details
Local authorityTorbay
RegionSouth West
URN113240
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Sherwell Valley Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sherwell Valley Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2013.
Is Sherwell Valley Primary School a good school?
Sherwell Valley Primary School scores 62.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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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