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Westcliff Primary Academy
First Avenue, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9RA, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.0 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
343
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 83%, this primary academy demonstrates a strong level of community support despite its recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement." While the school performs in the top 94% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the overall achievement levels remain low, with only 38% meeting expected standards and just 4% reaching higher benchmarks. Limited published data indicates areas for growth, making it essential for prospective parents to consider the school's current performance and support needs.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 38% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
94%
My child makes good progress
89%
My child feels safe
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
My child is happy
85%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School has high expectations
83%
School keeps me informed
82%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
70%
Behaviour is good
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.2%
White Other4.1%
Asian Indian2.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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50.57870, -3.47753 · EX7 9RA
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN142390
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Westcliff Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Westcliff Primary Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is Westcliff Primary Academy a good school?
Westcliff Primary Academy scores 2.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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 Westcliff Primary Academy?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, Westcliff Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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