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Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Fairoak Way, Mosterton, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3JQ, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.2 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
131
Capacity
140
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 33% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 66.2 indicates it performs better than 66% of schools, reflecting a positive environment for learning. However, only 14% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 8 February 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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Location
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50.84111, -2.77513 · DT8 3JQ
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN113807
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.mosterton.dorset.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 February 2011.
Is Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School a good school?
Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores 66.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% 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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