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Rydon Primary School
Rydon Road, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3LP, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.5 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
393
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 68% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 41% nationally. Parent satisfaction is generally positive, and the school outperforms 62% of others in the area, although only 13% of pupils achieve the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11, but there may be room for improvement in pushing more students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 30 May 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.2%
White Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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50.55350, -3.59208 · TQ12 3LP
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN137528
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.rydonprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Rydon Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Rydon Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 May 2012.
Is Rydon Primary School a good school?
Rydon Primary School scores 61.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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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