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Beechwood Primary Academy
31 Rockfield Avenue, Southway, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6DX, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.6 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
265
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education, though it faces challenges with only 34% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive, with 79% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community. However, the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it operates in a less favorable context compared to other institutions, which may impact student outcomes.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 34% | Bottom 4% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (38 responses)
★★★★★3.6
My child feels safe
90%
My child is happy
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
School keeps me informed
84%
My child makes good progress
84%
Good range of subjects
82%
I'd recommend this school
79%
Behaviour is good
74%
Progress is communicated
68%
School supports development
66%
School has high expectations
58%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.9%
White Other5.3%
Other3.4%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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50.42796, -4.13240 · PL6 6DX
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN143311
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.beechwood-primary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Beechwood Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Beechwood Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is Beechwood Primary Academy a good school?
Beechwood Primary Academy scores 9.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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 Beechwood Primary Academy?
Based on 38 Ofsted Parent View responses, Beechwood Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
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