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Lipson Vale Primary School
Bernice Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7HW, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.2 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
400
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 65% nationally. However, only 3% of students reach a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing higher achievers. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 15 February 2022Quality 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.8%
White Other6.0%
Black African4.3%
Other2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Asian Other2.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Mixed Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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50.38137, -4.11898 · PL4 7HW
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What is Lipson Vale Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Lipson Vale Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 February 2022.
Is Lipson Vale Primary School a good school?
Lipson Vale Primary School scores 36.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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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