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Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
St Catherine's Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NZ, Torbay
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.6 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
96
Capacity
178
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
54%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 89% nationally. However, only 44% of pupils meet the expected standard in these subjects, and just 6% reach a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in academic achievement. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for early education, though parents may want to consider these academic outcomes when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 28 September 2022Quality 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%. | 44% | Bottom 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.2%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
White Other3.1%
Asian Indian3.1%
Asian Other2.1%
Other2.1%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
White Irish1.0%
Location
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50.48281, -3.52643 · TQ1 4NZ
School details
Local authorityTorbay
RegionSouth West
URN140743
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay rated by Ofsted?
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 September 2022.
Is Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay a good school?
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay scores 16.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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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