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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Chanters Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QN, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.9 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
392
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 57% of pupils achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 70% nationally. However, only 2% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, and the school is better than 33% of its peers according to the LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 19 October 2016Older 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% 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 British94.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
White Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
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51.02533, -4.20630 · EX39 2QN
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Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 October 2016.
Is St Mary's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Mary's CofE Primary School scores 32.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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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