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Manadon Vale Primary School
St Peter's Road, Manadon, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3DL, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.4 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% 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%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, where 74% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school is among the top 25% in the UK for these subjects. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 88% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. However, only 17% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging all learners.
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Last inspected: 9 October 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%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Parent View (109 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child makes good progress
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
Progress is communicated
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School has high expectations
87%
School supports development
83%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.7%
White Other2.9%
Other2.6%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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50.40211, -4.13662 · PL5 3DL
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN143307
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Manadon Vale Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Manadon Vale Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 October 2013.
Is Manadon Vale Primary School a good school?
Manadon Vale Primary School scores 78.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% 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 Manadon Vale Primary School?
Based on 109 Ofsted Parent View responses, Manadon Vale Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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