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Loders CofE Primary Academy
Loders, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3SA, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.7 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
73
Capacity
84
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a 100% parent satisfaction rate, this primary academy offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11. While 50% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, which places it in the top 83% nationally, only 8% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, it appears to be a nurturing choice for families in Dorset.
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Last inspected: 26 March 2019Older 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%. | 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%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (24 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
School supports development
96%
School has high expectations
96%
School responds to concerns
83%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.0%
White Other4.1%
Gypsy/Roma2.7%
Asian Other2.7%
Mixed Other1.4%
Location
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50.74527, -2.71837 · DT6 3SA
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN142046
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websiteloders.acornacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Loders CofE Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Loders CofE Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 March 2019.
Is Loders CofE Primary Academy a good school?
Loders CofE Primary Academy scores 51.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% 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 Loders CofE Primary Academy?
Based on 24 Ofsted Parent View responses, Loders CofE Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 91% across all parent survey questions.
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