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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Ellacombe Church Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1TG, Torbay


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.4 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
347
Capacity
420
Ages
211
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Faith
Church of England
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school demonstrates solid academic achievement, with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 33% nationally. Parental satisfaction is also reflected in a LocaleIQ score of 65.4, indicating it performs better than 65% of schools. However, only 13% of students reach the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 8 May 2024
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.71%Top 33% 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 British60.5%
Asian Indian8.6%
White Other8.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Mixed Other2.0%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Other1.2%
Location
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50.47200, -3.52708 · TQ1 1TG

School details
Local authorityTorbay
RegionSouth West
URN138047
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is Ellacombe Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?

Ellacombe Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.

Is Ellacombe Church of England Academy a good school?

Ellacombe Church of England Academy scores 65.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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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