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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Chanters Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8DN, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.7 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
223
Capacity
218
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, notably achieving above the national average for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 (50%). While 71% of parents express satisfaction, the school does face challenges with only 9% of students reaching the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11, though there is room for improvement in parent engagement and academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2025Quality 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (44 responses)
★★★★★3.2
My child is happy
84%
My child feels safe
75%
Progress is communicated
75%
My child makes good progress
73%
Good range of subjects
73%
School keeps me informed
71%
I'd recommend this school
71%
Good range of extra-curricular
68%
School has high expectations
68%
Behaviour is good
52%
School responds to concerns
50%
School supports development
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.6%
Asian Indian6.3%
Black African6.3%
White Other5.8%
Other5.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Other0.9%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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51.08077, -4.04867 · EX32 8DN
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN140739
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ourladys.devon.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple rated by Ofsted?
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.
Is Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple a good school?
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple scores 17.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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 Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple?
Based on 44 Ofsted Parent View responses, Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple receives a satisfaction score of 64% across all parent survey questions.
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