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South Tawton Primary School
Tawton Lane, South Zeal, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2LG, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.6 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
202
Capacity
240
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 67% nationally. While 58% of pupils achieve the expected level in these subjects, only 8% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, but parents may want to consider the school's performance in stretching academic potential.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2014Older 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British98.0%
Location
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50.72654, -3.91267 · EX20 2LG
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN145335
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.southtawton.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is South Tawton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
South Tawton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2014.
Is South Tawton Primary School a good school?
South Tawton Primary School scores 40.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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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