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Looe Primary Academy
Hay Lane, East Looe, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1JY, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.8 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
241
Capacity
329
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 80% expressing happiness with the school, although only 3% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2. While the LocaleIQ score of 44.8 indicates it performs better than 45% of schools, there is room for improvement in overall academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 29 January 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 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%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
88%
My child makes good progress
85%
Good range of subjects
85%
I'd recommend this school
80%
Progress is communicated
77%
School keeps me informed
74%
School supports development
74%
Behaviour is good
70%
School has high expectations
68%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.0%
White Other2.5%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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50.35906, -4.44749 · PL13 1JY
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN140020
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.looeprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Looe Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Looe Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 January 2019.
Is Looe Primary Academy a good school?
Looe Primary Academy scores 44.8/100 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.
What do parents say about Looe Primary Academy?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, Looe Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
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