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Combe Down CofE Primary School
Church Road, Combe Down, Bath, Somerset, BA2 5JQ, Bath and North East Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.7 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
416
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 97%, this primary school demonstrates strong community support. While 63% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, the school performs above the national average, ranking in the top 56% for KS2 expected outcomes. However, only 7% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 19 September 2013Older 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% 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 (149 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
My child is happy
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
My child makes good progress
95%
Good range of subjects
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
School has high expectations
91%
School supports development
90%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.0%
White Other7.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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51.35883, -2.34619 · BA2 5JQ
School details
Local authorityBath and North East Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN142943
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.combedown.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Combe Down CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Combe Down CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2013.
Is Combe Down CofE Primary School a good school?
Combe Down CofE Primary School scores 63.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% 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 Combe Down CofE Primary School?
Based on 149 Ofsted Parent View responses, Combe Down CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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