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Ilfracombe, South West
West Down School is a primary academy in Ilfracombe, South West.
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West Down School is a primary academy in Ilfracombe, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 99 pupils on roll.
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7.0
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/ 10
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Computed from 5 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
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West Down School has 99 pupils on roll.
West Down School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2019 (6 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, West Down School is overdue for reinspection.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While West Down School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
National percentiles (100 = best) for the area around the school · 5/5 measures · Police.uk, DEFRA, NaPTAN, DfT STATS19, MHCLG IoD 2025.
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