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Knowle Primary School
Ringmore Way, West Park, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3QG, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.0 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
296
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 73% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely supported by a LocaleIQ score of 59.0, indicating better performance than 59% of schools. However, only 5% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 23 June 2021Older 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%. | 73% | Top 28% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.5%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed Other1.4%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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50.41614, -4.16494 · PL5 3QG
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN145653
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.knowle.plymouth.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Knowle Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Knowle Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 June 2021.
Is Knowle Primary School a good school?
Knowle Primary School scores 59.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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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