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Ford Primary School
Cambridge Road, Ford, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1PU, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.7 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
192
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in achieving 66% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average. However, only 7% of pupils reached a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing students towards excellence. Parent satisfaction appears to be moderate, with only 53% recommending the school, suggesting that there may be areas for enhancement in community engagement and support.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality 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%. | 66% | Top 47% 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 (15 responses)
★★★★3.1
My child feels safe
80%
Good range of subjects
80%
My child is happy
73%
School keeps me informed
73%
Good range of extra-curricular
67%
Behaviour is good
67%
School has high expectations
67%
School responds to concerns
60%
My child makes good progress
60%
I'd recommend this school
53%
Progress is communicated
53%
School supports development
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.1%
Black African5.2%
Asian Bangladeshi4.2%
White Other3.6%
Asian Indian3.6%
Other2.1%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
White Irish1.0%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Location
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50.38691, -4.16773 · PL2 1PU
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN145652
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ford.plymouth.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ford Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Ford Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is Ford Primary School a good school?
Ford Primary School scores 22.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% 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 Ford Primary School?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ford Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 62% across all parent survey questions.
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