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St Margaret's Academy
Barewell Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PA, Torbay
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.4 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
398
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly excelling in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 75% nationally for expected standards. However, only 5% of pupils achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by the school's positive standing, despite a LocaleIQ score that suggests it performs better than 32% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 15 May 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%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.5%
White Other2.5%
Black African2.3%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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50.48186, -3.52744 · TQ1 4PA
School details
Local authorityTorbay
RegionSouth West
URN136602
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmargaretstorbay.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Margaret's Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Margaret's Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 May 2013.
Is St Margaret's Academy a good school?
St Margaret's Academy scores 32.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% 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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