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Compton CofE Primary School
Higher Compton Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 5JB, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.0 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
433
Capacity
436
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 86% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 6% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive, with 77% recommending the school, although there is room for improvement in overall parental feedback. The school's LocaleIQ score of 84.0 indicates it outperforms 84% of other schools, highlighting its strengths in the local educational landscape.
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Last inspected: 21 June 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%. | 86% | Top 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 24% | Top 5% UK |
Parent View (103 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
93%
Good range of subjects
90%
My child is happy
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
School keeps me informed
88%
Behaviour is good
87%
My child makes good progress
84%
School has high expectations
81%
I'd recommend this school
77%
School supports development
77%
Progress is communicated
71%
School responds to concerns
45%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.8%
White Other4.4%
Black African1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Asian Indian0.9%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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50.39305, -4.12543 · PL3 5JB
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN113416
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Compton CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Compton CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 June 2016.
Is Compton CofE Primary School a good school?
Compton CofE Primary School scores 84.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Compton CofE Primary School?
Based on 103 Ofsted Parent View responses, Compton CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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