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Upton St James CofE Primary School
St James Road, Upton, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AZ, Torbay
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.7 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
98
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a small student body of 98, this primary school shows a significant challenge in academic performance, as only 36% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, and none achieve the higher standard. The recent Ofsted report indicates a "Requires Improvement" rating, reflecting the need for development in various areas. However, parent satisfaction is moderately positive, with 70% recommending the school, which may highlight a supportive community environment despite the academic challenges.
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Last inspected: 22 October 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%. | 36% | Bottom 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (20 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
Good range of subjects
85%
Behaviour is good
80%
School has high expectations
80%
School keeps me informed
70%
I'd recommend this school
70%
School supports development
70%
Progress is communicated
70%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.4%
White Other9.2%
Black African7.1%
Asian Indian3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Other2.0%
Location
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50.47441, -3.53408 · TQ1 4AZ
School details
Local authorityTorbay
RegionSouth West
URN142669
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Upton St James CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Upton St James CofE Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2024.
Is Upton St James CofE Primary School a good school?
Upton St James CofE Primary School scores 3.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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 Upton St James CofE Primary School?
Based on 20 Ofsted Parent View responses, Upton St James CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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