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West Down School
West Down, Ilfracombe EX34 8NF
West Down School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Devon). It has about 120 boys and girls aged between 2 and 11. In October 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Attainment and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Progress.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: About average. Maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) attainment are all about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is very low.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: Below average. Progress in maths is above average, in reading it is below average and in writing it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high.
Disadvantaged pupils: There is no information about the progress of disadvantaged pupils.
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