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Parracombe Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4QJ, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.0 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
39
Capacity
56
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 75% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 24% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these key areas. The school serves a small community of 39 pupils, which may foster a close-knit environment but also indicates limited resources and data for broader assessment.
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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%. | 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.4%
Location
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51.18762, -3.90309 · EX31 4QJ
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN113382
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Parracombe Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Parracombe Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 November 2016.
Is Parracombe Church of England Primary School a good school?
Parracombe Church of England Primary School scores 56.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% 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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