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Marldon Church of England Primary School
Marldon Cross Hill, Marldon, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1PD, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.8 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
210
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 80% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 13% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, although the percentage achieving a higher standard in KS2 is relatively low at 7%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with strong community backing.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2015Older 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%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (37 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Behaviour is good
100%
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
My child makes good progress
89%
School keeps me informed
76%
School supports development
76%
Progress is communicated
73%
School has high expectations
70%
School responds to concerns
43%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
White Other1.4%
Location
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50.45741, -3.59934 · TQ3 1PD
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN113465
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Marldon Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Marldon Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2015.
Is Marldon Church of England Primary School a good school?
Marldon Church of England Primary School scores 75.8/100 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.
What do parents say about Marldon Church of England Primary School?
Based on 37 Ofsted Parent View responses, Marldon Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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