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Sopley Primary School
South Ripley, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 8ET, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.9 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
86
Capacity
118
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, surpassing 94% of schools nationally. However, only 38% of students achieve the expected level in these subjects, and there are no students reaching the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in overall academic outcomes. Parent satisfaction and community engagement may also be worth exploring, given the school's small size of 86 pupils.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2013Older 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%. | 38% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.7%
White Other9.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.5%
Gypsy/Roma2.3%
Location
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50.78579, -1.77142 · BH23 8ET
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN115948
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Sopley Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sopley Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2013.
Is Sopley Primary School a good school?
Sopley Primary School scores 10.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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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