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Gatehouse Primary Academy
Secmaton Lane, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0LW, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.9 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
316
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 70% nationally for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2. However, only 6% of students achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel beyond the expected levels. Overall, it offers a supportive learning environment for its 316 pupils, although the LocaleIQ score suggests it could enhance its standing further.
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Last inspected: 1 December 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% 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 British90.5%
White Other4.1%
Black African1.6%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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50.58957, -3.46877 · EX7 0LW
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN141353
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.gatehouse.devon.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Gatehouse Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Gatehouse Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 December 2021.
Is Gatehouse Primary Academy a good school?
Gatehouse Primary Academy scores 36.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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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