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Shirwell Community Primary School
School Lane, Shirwell, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JT, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.6 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
39
Capacity
56
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school offers a supportive learning environment for its 39 pupils. However, academic performance is a concern, as only 13% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the bottom 6% of schools nationally. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school's suitability for their children.
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Last inspected: 4 March 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%. | 13% | Bottom 1% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.2%
White Other7.7%
Mixed Other2.6%
White Irish2.6%
Location
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51.11676, -4.01276 · EX31 4JT
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN150686
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.shirwell.devon.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Shirwell Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Shirwell Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2015.
Is Shirwell Community Primary School a good school?
Shirwell Community Primary School scores 5.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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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