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Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.4 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
255
Capacity
264
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 63% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is lower at 6%, the school still maintains a positive reputation among parents, as indicated by its LocaleIQ score, which is better than 45% of schools.
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Last inspected: 8 November 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.2%
Asian Indian6.3%
White Other4.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Black African1.2%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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51.08702, -4.06473 · EX31 1JU
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN138315
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 November 2023.
Is Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy a good school?
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy scores 45.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% 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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