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St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley
Elmham Road, Beetley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4BW, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.7 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
171
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a small student body of 171, the school is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted, which may raise concerns for some parents. However, it performs in the top 98% of schools for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, indicating a strong foundation in these subjects. That said, the lack of pupils reaching the higher standard suggests there is room for growth in stretching students' abilities.
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Last inspected: 10 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 28% | Bottom 2% 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 British88.3%
Gypsy/Roma4.7%
White Other4.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Location
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52.71866, 0.92505 · NR20 4BW
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN121011
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.beetleyschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2023.
Is St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley a good school?
St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley scores 1.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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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