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St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Eastington Road, Lapford, Crediton, Devon, EX17 6QE, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.9 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
49
Capacity
105
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
47%
Summary
With a small student body of 49, this primary school demonstrates a commendable performance in meeting expected standards for reading, writing, and maths at 56%, placing it in the top 72% nationally. However, the recent Ofsted report rated the school as "Requires Improvement," indicating areas that need attention. Additionally, the LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than only 3% of schools, which may be a consideration for parents seeking a stronger educational environment.
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Last inspected: 3 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.8%
Mixed Other4.1%
White Irish4.1%
Location
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50.86180, -3.80052 · EX17 6QE
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN137780
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 October 2023.
Is St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School a good school?
St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School scores 2.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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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