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Marpool Primary School
Moorfield Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 3QW, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.1 / 100
Bottom 0%
Better than 0% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
249
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
59%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Inadequate, the school is facing significant challenges in providing quality education. The KS2 results show that only 31% of students are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, which is concerning, especially as it ranks in the top 97% for expected performance compared to the UK average. Parents should be aware of these weaknesses when considering this option for their children.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2023Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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%. | 31% | Bottom 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.6%
White Other2.8%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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50.62870, -3.39439 · EX8 3QW
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN150964
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.tcat.education
Frequently asked questions
What is Marpool Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Marpool Primary School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.
Is Marpool Primary School a good school?
Marpool Primary School scores 0.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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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