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Combe Martin Primary School

Hangman Path, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 0DF, Devon


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.5 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
147
Capacity
230
Ages
211
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
64%
Summary

With 70% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the school performs better than 64% of schools nationally. However, it currently holds a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted, which may be a consideration for parents. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 82% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment despite the need for improvement in overall performance.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 3 December 2024
Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.70%Top 36% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.0%Bottom 0% UK
Parent View (34 responses)
3.8
School keeps me informed
100%
My child is happy
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
My child feels safe
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
I'd recommend this school
82%
School has high expectations
79%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
24% disagree
School supports development
74%
Behaviour is good
59%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.8%
White Other2.0%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Location
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51.20635, -4.03536 · EX34 0DF

School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN145764
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Combe Martin Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Combe Martin Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.

Is Combe Martin Primary School a good school?

Combe Martin Primary School scores 8.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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 Combe Martin Primary School?

Based on 34 Ofsted Parent View responses, Combe Martin Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.

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