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Bude Primary Academy - Juniors
Broadclose Hill, Bude Primary Juniors, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8DR, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.9 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
225
Capacity
270
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly as 56% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 72% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 84% recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel. However, only 6% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (56 responses)
★★★★★3.9
School keeps me informed
98%
My child makes good progress
91%
My child is happy
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
My child feels safe
86%
I'd recommend this school
84%
Progress is communicated
80%
School supports development
79%
Behaviour is good
77%
School has high expectations
75%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed Other1.8%
White Other1.8%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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50.82971, -4.53458 · EX23 8DR
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN146077
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.budejuniors.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bude Primary Academy - Juniors rated by Ofsted?
Bude Primary Academy - Juniors was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Bude Primary Academy - Juniors a good school?
Bude Primary Academy - Juniors scores 38.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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 Bude Primary Academy - Juniors?
Based on 56 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bude Primary Academy - Juniors receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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