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Holywell Church of England School

Tawstock, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3HZ, Devon


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.1 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
84
Capacity
108
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Faith
Church of England
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation for students aged 3-11. It boasts a strong performance in key stage 2, with 45% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 88% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 14 March 2017Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & 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%.45%Bottom 12% 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 British91.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
White Other1.2%
Other1.2%
Location
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51.04936, -4.06665 · EX31 3HZ

School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN145767
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Holywell Church of England School rated by Ofsted?

Holywell Church of England School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 March 2017.

Is Holywell Church of England School a good school?

Holywell Church of England School scores 14.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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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