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Furzeham Primary School
Higher Furzeham Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8BL, Torbay
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.1 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
248
Capacity
280
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, which places it in the top 56% of schools nationally. While only 5% of pupils achieve the higher standard, the school offers a supportive environment for young learners aged 2-11, making it a viable option for families in the Torbay area.
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Last inspected: 1 May 2019Older 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.3%
White Other4.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Other1.2%
Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Location
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50.39683, -3.51594 · TQ5 8BL
School details
Local authorityTorbay
RegionSouth West
URN149412
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.furzehamprimary.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Furzeham Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Furzeham Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 May 2019.
Is Furzeham Primary School a good school?
Furzeham Primary School scores 44.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% 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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