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Orchard Vale Community School
Westacott Road, Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QY, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.2 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
323
Capacity
368
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 80% nationally. However, only 2% of pupils achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Parent satisfaction appears to be a strong point, though the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it faces some competition within the area.
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Last inspected: 10 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%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.2%
Black African2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
White Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
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51.07749, -4.02376 · EX32 8QY
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What is Orchard Vale Community School rated by Ofsted?
Orchard Vale Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2023.
Is Orchard Vale Community School a good school?
Orchard Vale Community School scores 19.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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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