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Shakespeare Primary School
400 Honicknowle Lane, Honicknowle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3JU, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.8 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
398
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 50% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 83% nationally. However, only 9% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching higher achievers. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 74% recommending the school, suggesting a generally positive but not overwhelming level of support from families.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality 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%. | 50% | 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%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (34 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of subjects
91%
School keeps me informed
88%
My child feels safe
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
My child is happy
82%
My child makes good progress
79%
Progress is communicated
79%
I'd recommend this school
74%
School supports development
68%
School has high expectations
68%
Behaviour is good
62%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.9%
White Other3.5%
Asian Indian3.0%
Black African1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Location
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50.41002, -4.15593 · PL5 3JU
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN145658
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Shakespeare Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Shakespeare Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is Shakespeare Primary School a good school?
Shakespeare Primary School scores 19.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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 Shakespeare Primary School?
Based on 34 Ofsted Parent View responses, Shakespeare Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
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