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The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School
1 Beacon Place, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2SR, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.3 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
166
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 57% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 70% nationally. While the percentage achieving the higher standard is lower at 13%, the school is better than 45% of others in its locale, indicating a commendable level of achievement relative to nearby institutions.
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Last inspected: 8 June 2011Older 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.5%
White Other10.8%
Asian Indian8.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Black African3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Other1.8%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Mixed Other1.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Asian Other0.6%
Location
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50.61783, -3.41293 · EX8 2SR
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN113430
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 June 2011.
Is The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School a good school?
The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School scores 45.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% 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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