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Mount Wise Community Primary School
James Street, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4LA, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.4 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
258
Capacity
246
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it serves a diverse community and provides a supportive environment for children aged 2-11.
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Last inspected: 4 November 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%. | 49% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.7%
White Other11.6%
Black African5.0%
Other3.5%
Mixed W+B African3.1%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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50.36797, -4.17715 · PL1 4LA
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN145656
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.mountwiseprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Mount Wise Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Mount Wise Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 November 2014.
Is Mount Wise Community Primary School a good school?
Mount Wise Community Primary School scores 18.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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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