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North Town Academy
Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1DF, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.2 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
486
Capacity
417
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
117%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 88% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance in the local educational landscape. While 58% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the percentage achieving the higher standard is notably low at just 2%. Parents can expect a supportive environment, although there may be room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% 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 British65.0%
White Other7.6%
Mixed Other5.8%
Black African4.9%
Asian Indian4.7%
Other3.1%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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51.01888, -3.10818 · TA1 1DF
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN137126
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.northtownschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is North Town Academy rated by Ofsted?
North Town Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2013.
Is North Town Academy a good school?
North Town Academy scores 88.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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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