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Pennycross Primary School
Arden Grove, Pennycross, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3RL, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.9 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
420
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, this primary school boasts 82% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Parent satisfaction is strong, reflected in a LocaleIQ score better than 76% of schools. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 12%, indicating room for growth in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 9 November 2016Older 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%. | 82% | Top 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.9%
Other4.3%
Black African4.3%
White Other3.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Asian Indian1.7%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Mixed Other0.2%
Location
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50.39787, -4.15165 · PL2 3RL
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN113297
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.pennycross.school
Frequently asked questions
What is Pennycross Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Pennycross Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 November 2016.
Is Pennycross Primary School a good school?
Pennycross Primary School scores 75.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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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