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Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Mary Dean Avenue, Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4LS, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.0 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
302
Capacity
350
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 72%, this primary school shows some strengths in community engagement, though it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted. The school's performance in KS2 indicates that 27% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, which is notably low compared to national averages. However, it ranks in the top 98% for expected standards, highlighting a significant gap in achieving higher proficiency levels.
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Last inspected: 22 October 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 27% | Bottom 2% 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 (36 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child is happy
89%
My child feels safe
83%
My child makes good progress
83%
Good range of subjects
81%
Progress is communicated
78%
Behaviour is good
72%
I'd recommend this school
72%
School keeps me informed
69%
School supports development
69%
School has high expectations
67%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.4%
Asian Indian2.3%
Black African2.3%
White Other1.3%
Mixed Other1.0%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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50.43236, -4.15349 · PL5 4LS
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN150116
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2024.
Is Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery scores 3.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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 Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery?
Based on 36 Ofsted Parent View responses, Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
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