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Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
Queen Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2AU, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.7 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
102
Capacity
115
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 91%, this primary school demonstrates strong community support despite receiving a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted. While the percentage of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is notably low at 31%, it still ranks in the top 3% nationally for expected outcomes compared to other schools. Limited published data suggests that improvements may be needed in academic performance, but the strong parent backing indicates a positive school environment.
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Last inspected: 18 December 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 31% | Bottom 3% 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 (23 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
School keeps me informed
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
Good range of subjects
83%
School has high expectations
83%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.5%
Black African7.8%
White Other6.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Asian Other2.9%
Asian Indian2.9%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Location
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50.53104, -3.60589 · TQ12 2AU
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN142649
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Bearnes Voluntary Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 December 2024.
Is Bearnes Voluntary Primary School a good school?
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School scores 4.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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 Bearnes Voluntary Primary School?
Based on 23 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bearnes Voluntary Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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