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Weston Mill Community Primary Academy
Ferndale Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2EL, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.2 / 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
207
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
49%
Summary
With 46% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this school performs better than 87% of schools nationally. However, it currently holds a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted, indicating areas that need development. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 72% expressing a willingness to recommend the school, based on limited feedback from 18 responses.
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Last inspected: 5 November 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%. | 46% | Bottom 13% 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 (18 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child is happy
89%
School keeps me informed
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
My child feels safe
83%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
School responds to concerns
78%
I'd recommend this school
72%
School has high expectations
72%
Behaviour is good
67%
Progress is communicated
61%
School supports development
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.0%
Asian Other2.9%
White Other2.9%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Indian1.4%
Black African1.4%
Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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50.39598, -4.17766 · PL2 2EL
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN143310
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Weston Mill Community Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Weston Mill Community Primary Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is Weston Mill Community Primary Academy a good school?
Weston Mill Community Primary Academy scores 2.2/100 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 Weston Mill Community Primary Academy?
Based on 18 Ofsted Parent View responses, Weston Mill Community Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
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