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Devonshire Primary Academy
Devonshire Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8AF, Blackpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.1 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
455
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 47% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at the end of Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 86% nationally. However, there is a notable absence of students achieving the higher standard, which may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic challenges. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 72% recommending the school, indicating areas for improvement in community engagement.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2024Quality 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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (18 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
89%
My child is happy
83%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
School keeps me informed
83%
Behaviour is good
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
My child feels safe
78%
My child makes good progress
72%
I'd recommend this school
72%
School supports development
72%
School has high expectations
72%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.9%
Asian Indian6.8%
Other3.5%
Mixed Other2.6%
White Other2.4%
Asian Other2.2%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black Other1.1%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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53.82206, -3.03738 · FY3 8AF
School details
Local authorityBlackpool
RegionNorth West
URN140128
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Devonshire Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Devonshire Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2024.
Is Devonshire Primary Academy a good school?
Devonshire Primary Academy scores 12.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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 Devonshire Primary Academy?
Based on 18 Ofsted Parent View responses, Devonshire Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
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