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Oreston Community Academy
Oreston Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 7JY, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.0 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
386
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the academy demonstrates a solid educational environment for children aged 3-11. While the percentage of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 51%, placing it in the top 80% nationally, only 3% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, it offers a supportive community, though the LocaleIQ score suggests it may not be as competitive as some other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 16 May 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 51% | Bottom 20% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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50.36158, -4.10638 · PL9 7JY
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN136380
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.orestonacademy.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Oreston Community Academy rated by Ofsted?
Oreston Community Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2023.
Is Oreston Community Academy a good school?
Oreston Community Academy scores 20.0/100 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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