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Goosewell Primary Academy
Goosewell Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 9HD, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.9 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
404
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
64%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 71% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top third of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel. However, only 5% of pupils reached the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (105 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School keeps me informed
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
92%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
School has high expectations
88%
School supports development
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.6%
White Other4.2%
Black African1.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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50.35535, -4.08361 · PL9 9HD
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN143826
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Goosewell Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Goosewell Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2019.
Is Goosewell Primary Academy a good school?
Goosewell Primary Academy scores 66.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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 Goosewell Primary Academy?
Based on 105 Ofsted Parent View responses, Goosewell Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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