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Bolham Community Primary School
Bolham, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7RA, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.2 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
111
Capacity
112
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid parent satisfaction, with 98% of parents recommending it. While the percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 56%, which places it in the top 72% nationally, there is room for improvement as no students reached the higher standard. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, though prospective parents may want to consider its academic performance in greater detail.
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Last inspected: 6 May 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (49 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
I'd recommend this school
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
School supports development
96%
Good range of subjects
92%
School keeps me informed
88%
School has high expectations
86%
School responds to concerns
80%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.5%
White Other3.6%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Location
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50.92297, -3.49319 · EX16 7RA
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN149168
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Bolham Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bolham Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 May 2015.
Is Bolham Community Primary School a good school?
Bolham Community Primary School scores 45.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% 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 Bolham Community Primary School?
Based on 49 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bolham Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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