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Sherford Vale School & Nursery
Hercules Road, GB, Sherford, PL9 8FA, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.1 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
310
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 65% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be strong, although the percentage of students achieving higher standards is relatively low at 4%. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 37% of schools, suggesting room for growth in certain areas.
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Last inspected: 24 January 2023Quality 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.5%
Other2.6%
White Irish1.9%
White Other1.9%
Black African1.9%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Location
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50.36542, -4.05547 · PL9 8FA
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN145907
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.sherfordvaleschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sherford Vale School & Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Sherford Vale School & Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 January 2023.
Is Sherford Vale School & Nursery a good school?
Sherford Vale School & Nursery scores 37.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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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