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Oldway Primary School
Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SY, Torbay
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.6 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
654
Capacity
630
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a recent "Good" rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school has 66% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 47% nationally. While the percentage achieving the higher standard is lower at 11%, the school's overall results indicate a solid foundation for student learning. Parent satisfaction is likely to be supported by the school's positive reputation within the local authority.
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Last inspected: 25 June 2024Quality 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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.9%
White Other3.8%
Mixed Other2.3%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black African0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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50.44100, -3.56880 · TQ3 2SY
School details
Local authorityTorbay
RegionSouth West
URN142361
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.oldwayschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Oldway Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Oldway Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 June 2024.
Is Oldway Primary School a good school?
Oldway Primary School scores 56.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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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