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Montpelier Primary School
North Down Road, Beacon Park, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3HN, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.7 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
641
Capacity
654
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in English and maths, where 64% of students meet expected standards, placing it in the top 52% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel. However, only 4% of pupils reach the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in pushing students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% 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 (103 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child makes good progress
93%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
School keeps me informed
88%
School has high expectations
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.2%
White Other3.3%
Asian Indian2.8%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed Other0.6%
Black African0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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50.39248, -4.15459 · PL2 3HN
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN142849
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.montpelierprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Montpelier Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Montpelier Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2019.
Is Montpelier Primary School a good school?
Montpelier Primary School scores 57.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% 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 Montpelier Primary School?
Based on 103 Ofsted Parent View responses, Montpelier Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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