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Oakwood Primary Academy
Pendeen Crescent, Southway, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6QS, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.3 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
273
Capacity
297
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement, the school is working towards enhancing its educational standards. While the percentage of pupils meeting expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is at 49%, which is above the national average, only 8% achieve a higher standard. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 76% recommending the school, indicating potential for improvement in community engagement and overall experience.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 49% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (54 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School keeps me informed
87%
Good range of subjects
85%
My child is happy
83%
My child makes good progress
83%
My child feels safe
82%
Behaviour is good
78%
I'd recommend this school
76%
School supports development
74%
School has high expectations
72%
Progress is communicated
72%
School responds to concerns
41%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.5%
White Other3.7%
Other2.9%
Mixed Other1.5%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Indian0.7%
traveller_irish0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Location
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50.42944, -4.12123 · PL6 6QS
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN143305
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.oakwood-primary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Oakwood Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Oakwood Primary Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Oakwood Primary Academy a good school?
Oakwood Primary Academy scores 2.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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 Oakwood Primary Academy?
Based on 54 Ofsted Parent View responses, Oakwood Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
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