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Willingdon Primary School
Rapsons Road, Willingdon, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9RJ, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.7 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
418
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good and a LocaleIQ score placing it above 82% of schools, this primary institution demonstrates a solid performance in key areas. The percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 stands at 63%, which is in the top 56% nationally, though only 10% achieve the higher standard. Parents can feel confident in the overall quality of education provided, although there is room for improvement in higher attainment levels.
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Last inspected: 4 June 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.4%
White Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
White Irish0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Mixed Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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50.80871, 0.24217 · BN20 9RJ
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN114422
School typeCommunity school
Websitewillingdonprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Willingdon Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Willingdon Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 June 2024.
Is Willingdon Primary School a good school?
Willingdon Primary School scores 81.7/100 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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