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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast
Buckfast Road, Buckfast, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0EA, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.5 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
163
Capacity
110
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
148%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted since 2016, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly with 61% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 60% of schools nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, although parents may want to consider its performance relative to other local schools.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2016Older 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
White Other1.8%
Mixed Other1.2%
Other0.6%
Location
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50.49195, -3.77709 · TQ11 0EA
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN140774
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-marysrc.devon.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2016.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast scores 35.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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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