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Old Priory Junior Academy
Ridgeway, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1QN, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.2 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
162
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 65% of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 82.2 indicates that it outperforms 82% of schools, reflecting a positive environment for learning. However, only 9% of pupils reached the higher standard, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.1%
Black African2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed Other1.2%
White Irish1.2%
White Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Location
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50.38815, -4.05700 · PL7 1QN
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN137876
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Websitewww.oldpriory.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Old Priory Junior Academy rated by Ofsted?
Old Priory Junior Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.
Is Old Priory Junior Academy a good school?
Old Priory Junior Academy scores 82.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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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