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Whitleigh Community Primary School
Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4AA, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.1 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
346
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, offering a supportive environment for children aged 2-11. While 52% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average, the percentage achieving the higher standard is notably low at just 2%. Overall, the school performs better than 20% of others, indicating room for growth in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 8 November 2012Older 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.2%
White Other6.6%
Black African3.2%
Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.3%
Location
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50.41819, -4.14148 · PL5 4AA
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN132215
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Whitleigh Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Whitleigh Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 November 2012.
Is Whitleigh Community Primary School a good school?
Whitleigh Community Primary School scores 20.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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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