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Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School
55 Woolbrook Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9XB, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.8 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
496
Capacity
664
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% recommending the school, indicating a strong community support. However, only 7% of pupils reached the higher standard in KS2 assessments, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality 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%. | 65% | Top 50% 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 (81 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child is happy
94%
My child makes good progress
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Progress is communicated
91%
School supports development
89%
Behaviour is good
88%
School has high expectations
86%
School keeps me informed
70%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.5%
White Other5.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Asian Other0.4%
Black African0.2%
Location
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50.69450, -3.24318 · EX10 9XB
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN143183
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School a good school?
Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School scores 62.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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 Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School?
Based on 81 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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