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Combe Pafford School
Steps Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NL, Torbay
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.2 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
257
Capacity
244
Ages
8–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 8-19, although it faces challenges in academic attainment, particularly in English and Maths, where only 5% of students achieve grade 4 or above. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 5.6 indicates some level of achievement, but there is limited data on progress at key stages. Parents may appreciate the caring atmosphere, but should consider the academic performance when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 20 January 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 5.6 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 5% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 3% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.0%
White Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Other1.2%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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50.49453, -3.52699 · TQ2 8NL
School details
Local authorityTorbay
RegionSouth West
URN139540
School typeAcademy special converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Combe Pafford School rated by Ofsted?
Combe Pafford School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 January 2015.
Is Combe Pafford School a good school?
Combe Pafford School scores 39.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Combe Pafford School in GCSEs?
Combe Pafford School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 5.6. 5% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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