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Widey Court Primary School
Widey Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5JS, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.4 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
605
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts a 79% rate of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 15% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment. However, only 10% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, which may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic challenges.
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Last inspected: 27 September 2012Older 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%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (177 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
98%
My child feels safe
98%
School keeps me informed
98%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of subjects
95%
Behaviour is good
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School has high expectations
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
School supports development
85%
School responds to concerns
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.1%
White Other1.7%
Other1.2%
Asian Other1.0%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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50.40470, -4.12832 · PL6 5JS
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN143309
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Widey Court Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Widey Court Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 September 2012.
Is Widey Court Primary School a good school?
Widey Court Primary School scores 80.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% 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 Widey Court Primary School?
Based on 177 Ofsted Parent View responses, Widey Court Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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