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Woolacombe School

Beach Road, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7BT, Devon


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.5 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
208
Capacity
210
Ages
211
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary

With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 70% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 36% nationally. While the school excels in meeting basic expectations, it currently has no students achieving the higher standard, indicating an area for potential growth. Overall, parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by the school's solid standing within the local community.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 29 November 2023
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.9%
Mixed Other3.4%
Other2.4%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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51.17194, -4.20241 · EX34 7BT

School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN145765
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Woolacombe School rated by Ofsted?

Woolacombe School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 November 2023.

Is Woolacombe School a good school?

Woolacombe School scores 68.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% 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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