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Alphington Primary School
Wheatsheaf Way, Alphington, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8RQ, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.5 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
459
Capacity
424
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 66% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 47% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% recommending the school, indicating strong community support. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 5 March 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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (87 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
98%
My child makes good progress
97%
I'd recommend this school
95%
My child feels safe
94%
School keeps me informed
93%
Good range of subjects
90%
School has high expectations
89%
Progress is communicated
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
Behaviour is good
84%
School supports development
79%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.9%
White Other3.9%
Black African1.7%
Asian Indian1.5%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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50.70032, -3.53792 · EX2 8RQ
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN143188
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.alphington.devon.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Alphington Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Alphington Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2013.
Is Alphington Primary School a good school?
Alphington Primary School scores 62.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% 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 Alphington Primary School?
Based on 87 Ofsted Parent View responses, Alphington Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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