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Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School
Newfield Road, Pimperne, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8WF, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.9 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
188
Capacity
200
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving above the national average for expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, where 63% of students meet expectations. While 11% of students reach a higher standard, the school ranks in the top 56% nationally for expected outcomes, indicating a positive learning environment. However, the LocaleIQ score of 51.9 suggests there may be areas for improvement compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2014Older 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%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.5%
White Other5.9%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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50.88742, -2.13812 · DT11 8WF
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN150882
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.pimperne.dorset.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2014.
Is Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School a good school?
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School scores 51.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% 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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