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South Molton United CofE Primary School
Exeter Road, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4EN, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.4 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
228
Capacity
240
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a focus on primary education for children aged 4-11, this school has shown commendable performance in key stage 2, where it ranks in the top 79% of schools nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. However, it currently requires improvement according to the latest Ofsted report from September 2023. While the overall academic results indicate potential, with only 6% achieving the higher standard, parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's overall support and community environment.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.4%
Asian Indian5.7%
Other1.8%
White Other1.3%
Black African1.3%
traveller_irish1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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51.01125, -3.84019 · EX36 4EN
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN151056
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.smups.devon.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is South Molton United CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
South Molton United CofE Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2023.
Is South Molton United CofE Primary School a good school?
South Molton United CofE Primary School scores 2.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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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