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Cockington Primary School
Old Mill Road, Torquay, TQ2 6AP, Torbay
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.8 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
419
Capacity
480
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education, reflected in its impressive parent satisfaction rate of 91%. While 46% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this figure places the school in the top 87% nationally. However, only 6% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 46% | Bottom 13% 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 (57 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Behaviour is good
88%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
84%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.2%
White Other10.0%
Black African5.7%
Asian Indian3.6%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Other1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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50.46698, -3.54433 · TQ2 6AP
School details
Local authorityTorbay
RegionSouth West
URN149222
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.cockingtonprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Cockington Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Cockington Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2025.
Is Cockington Primary School a good school?
Cockington Primary School scores 54.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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 Cockington Primary School?
Based on 57 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cockington Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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