Located in Dawlish, Gatehouse Primary Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Gatehouse Primary Academy currently has around 316 pupils on roll, which is about 75% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.1% boys and 51.9% girls. Around 32.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.8%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.5%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Secmaton Lane, Dawlish, EX7 0LW
Website: www.gatehouse.devon.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01626862605
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Devon
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Leila Naldrett
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 141353

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 01/12/2021

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 316
Number of Boys: 152
Number of Girls: 164

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 15.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British90.50%286
Other White4.10%13
African1.60%5
Indian0.90%3
White and Black African0.60%2
White and Asian0.60%2
Gypsy/Roma0.30%1
Other Mixed0.30%1
Irish0.30%1
Chinese0.30%1
Caribbean0.30%1
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Below Average (-2.3)
Writing: Below Average (-2.3)
Maths: Below Average (-2.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
51%
Local authority average
54%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
2%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Local authority average
104.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Local authority average
102.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gatehouse Primary School
Secmaton Lane , EX7 0LW
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Gatehouse Primary Academy
Secmaton Lane , EX7 0LW
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Dawlish County Infant School
Old Town Street , EX7 9AL
- not rated 1,060 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Westcliff School
First Avenue , EX7 9RA
- not rated 1,483 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Westcliff Primary Academy
First Avenue , EX7 9RA
- not rated 1,483 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dawlish College
Elm Grove Road , EX7 0BY
3out of 4 811 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Dawlish College
Elm Grove Road , EX7 0BY
- not rated 811 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oakwood Specialist College
7/9 Oak Park Villas , EX7 0DE
- not rated 552 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Education and Care (Devon) Ltd At 7-9 Oak Park Villas
Oak Park Road , East Cliff Road EX7 0DE
- not rated 619 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Chances Educational Support Services
Red Rock , Sandy Lane EX7 0AF
- not rated 713 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lanherne School
18 Longlands , EX7 9NG
- not rated 999 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Orchard Manor School
John Nash Drive , EX7 9SF
3out of 4 1,959 yd Academy special sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.