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Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School
School Drive, Woolwell, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7JW, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.5 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
420
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving 78% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 17% nationally. The school is well-regarded by parents, reflected in its high LocaleIQ score of 82.5, which surpasses 83% of other schools. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is lower at 12%, the overall results indicate a solid foundation for young learners.
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Last inspected: 31 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.6%
White Other4.3%
Asian Indian3.1%
Other1.9%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Mixed Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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50.43436, -4.10178 · PL6 7JW
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN113493
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.bickleighdown.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 October 2023.
Is Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School a good school?
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School scores 82.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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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