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High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy

High Bickington, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AY, Devon


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.4 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
90
Capacity
70
Ages
211
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
129%
Faith
Church of England
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 87% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 5% nationally. The school has a positive LocaleIQ score, indicating it outperforms 76% of schools in the area. However, only 7% of students achieved the higher standard at KS2, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 20 October 2021Older inspection ⓘ
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.87%Top 5% 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
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.6%
Mixed Other1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Location
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50.96713, -3.99560 · EX37 9AY

School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN144535
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?

High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 October 2021.

Is High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy a good school?

High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy scores 76.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

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