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Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School
Newton Ferrers, Dillons the Green, Newton Ferrers Plymouth, Devon, PL8 1AS, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.4 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
123
Capacity
154
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 82% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears high, supported by a LocaleIQ score of 85.4, indicating better performance than 85% of schools. However, only 18% of pupils reached the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging the most able students.
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Last inspected: 27 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 82% | Top 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.9%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
White Other0.8%
Location
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50.31756, -4.03550 · PL8 1AS
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN137664
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 February 2024.
Is Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School a good school?
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School scores 85.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% 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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