West Down School, Ilfracombe | The Schools Guide

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Ethnic minority pupils (%)

Percentages of all pupils on roll in 2022. Local figures represent the aggregate pupil populations of the ten closest nearby schools.

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West Down School

West Down, Ilfracombe EX34 8NF

https://www.westberryfederation.org.uk/

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, Finances, Attainment and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Progress and Attendance.

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Other schools nearby

Overall scores for nearby schools are shown. Hover over the circles to see school names; click on them to go the corresponding school pages. Use the button on the left to personalise these scores based on your own priorities.

Distance (miles)	Score	Name
3.0		Marwood School
3.2		Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School
3.2		Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School
3.5		Woolacombe School
3.5		Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School
3.8		Caen Community Primary School
3.9		Kingsacre Primary School
4.0		Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School
4.1		Southmead School
5.0		Combe Martin Primary School
5.7		Shirwell Community Primary School
5.7		Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy

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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community.

Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance

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: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.

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 and the offer rate is quite low.

Disadvantaged pupils: There is no information about the progress of disadvantaged pupils.

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