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Watchfield Primary School
North Street, Watchfield, Wiltshire, SN6 8SD, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.7 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
346
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 56% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 72% nationally. However, only 5% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, though parents may want to consider its performance relative to other local schools.
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Last inspected: 3 November 2010Older 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.6%
Other12.1%
White Other9.2%
Asian Other9.0%
Black African3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
White Irish0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Indian0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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51.60953, -1.64510 · SN6 8SD
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN140301
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.watchfieldprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Watchfield Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Watchfield Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 November 2010.
Is Watchfield Primary School a good school?
Watchfield Primary School scores 34.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 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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