The worst performing schools in Devon according to SATs results have been revealed with the poorest results having been recorded at Clawton Primary School near Holsworthy where not a single pupil met expected levels of reading, writing and maths.
The latest Key Stage 2 results have shown also performing badly were Steiner Academy Exeter where only four per cent of pupils meet expected levels, followed by 17per cent at East Worlington Primary School in Crediton, and 20 per cent at Plymouth School of Creative Arts in Plymouth.
Top 10 worst performing schools in Devon in 2018
1. Clawton Primary School, Holsworthy
% meeting expected levels - 0%
% achieving a high score - 0%
2. Steiner Academy Exeter
% meeting expected levels - 4%
% achieving a high score - 0%
3. East Worlington Primary School, Crediton
% meeting expected levels - 17%
% achieving a high score - 0%
4. Plymouth School of Creative Arts, Plymouth
% meeting expected levels - 20%
% achieving a high score - 0%
5. Buckfastleigh Primary School
% meeting expected levels - 21%
% achieving a high score - 0%
6. The Cathedral School of St Mary, Plymouth
% meeting expected levels - 21%
% achieving a high score - 0%
7. Shute Community Primary School, Axminster
% meeting expected levels - 25%
% achieving a high score - 0%
8. Morice Town Primary Academy, Plymouth
% meeting expected levels - 25%
% achieving a high score - 0%
9. Lapford Community Primary School, Crediton
% meeting expected levels - 27%
% achieving a high score - 0%
10. Ashwater Primary School, Beaworthy
% meeting expected levels - 29%
% achieving a high score - 14%
Average results by local authority in 2018
Torbay
% meeting expected levels - 63%
% achieving a high score - 9%
Plymouth
% meeting expected levels - 63%
% achieving a high score - 8%
Devon
% meeting expected levels - 64%
% achieving a high score - 8%
At the end of year 6, pupils take national curriculum assessments more commonly known as SATs, which cover reading, maths, grammar, punctuation and spelling. They must also complete a teacher assessment in reading, writing, maths and science.
To reach the expected standard, pupils must achieve a scaled score of 100 or more in their reading and maths tests, as well as being judged to be either 'reaching the expected standard' or 'working at greater depth' in the writing teacher assessment.
Clawton Primary School was rated as outstanding in 2014, and at that time had 106 pupils. Currently the rural school is in management partnership with Woolacombe Support and Teaching School and since September had been led by interim headteacher Sandy Brown, a national leader of education.
She said: "I can't comment about the past as I didn't take over until September, but I have been put into the school to make sure it moves forward, is totally different and has a great future. It's a lovely school and the pupils deserve the best."
