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Kingsteignton School
Heron Way, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3QY, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.5 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
225
Capacity
480
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
47%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at 59%, placing it in the top 65% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 79% of respondents expressing happiness with the school. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at just 7%, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 30 April 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (42 responses)
★★★★★3.6
My child is happy
93%
Good range of subjects
91%
Behaviour is good
86%
My child feels safe
83%
My child makes good progress
79%
I'd recommend this school
79%
School keeps me informed
76%
School has high expectations
74%
School supports development
71%
Good range of extra-curricular
69%
Progress is communicated
67%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.8%
White Other2.2%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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50.55396, -3.60382 · TQ12 3QY
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN142670
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.kingsteigntonschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Kingsteignton School rated by Ofsted?
Kingsteignton School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2019.
Is Kingsteignton School a good school?
Kingsteignton School scores 39.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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 Kingsteignton School?
Based on 42 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kingsteignton School receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
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