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Aveton Gifford CofE Primary School
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Good |
| Early Years | Good |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils鈥� welfare, health and safety | Good |
| Outcomes for students | Good |
| Provision for students with high needs | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
| Education courses for young people | Good |
| Traineeships | Good |
| The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision | Good |
| How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend | Good |
| The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Foundational Skills: Mathematics is well taught; early reading curriculum has been improved with additional training for staff.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum has been planned well to make good use of the school grounds and includes diverse activities like 鈥楩orest School鈥�.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects like Spanish need better planning and teacher support to improve pupil's knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: New early reading curriculum implemented to help pupils catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, bullying is not tolerated and managed effectively by staff.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Some pupils in lower key stage 2 have fallen behind with reading, but leadership is addressing it.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff ensure that pupils with SEND receive effective support, resulting in strong progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not tolerated, and pupils feel confident that it is managed well if it occurs.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff's top priority is keeping pupils safe with effective systems and frequent training.
Parent Feedback: A large proportion of parents view the school as 'one big family'.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved through sharing their opinions on platforms like Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Includes sailing, paddle boarding, surfing and more, highly appreciated by pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: School grounds are well-utilized for curriculum activities like 鈥楩orest School鈥�.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are well-supported with high morale and positive relationships with pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality curriculum plans result in good student progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Lessons are carefully planned to ensure students know more and remember more.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need for improvement in planning and confidence in some subjects like Spanish.
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About Us
Aveton Gifford CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Devon, South West.
It has 105 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 77% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Thank you for visiting Aveton Gifford C. of E. (V.C.) Primary School.
Within the framework of Christian doctrine and practise, we continue to offer all of our students an education of the greatest calibre.
The First Federation, a division of the, welcomed Aveton Gifford C of E (VC) Primary School.
The Diocese of Exeter is home to this Church of England school.
The school's mission is to serve the community by offering a top-notch education within the framework of Christian doctrine and practise.
Through the experiences it provides to all of its students, it promotes Christian values and encourages an appreciation of the relevance and meaning of faith.
At Aveton Gifford C of E Primary School, we work to foster a warm, friendly neighbourhood built on mutual respect and trust, where everyone feels appreciated and part of the community.
Since the previous inspection, the leadership team has maintained the school's high level of educational quality (Ofsted 2016). The responsibility of the head of teaching and learning is to ensure consistently excellent instruction (Ofsted 2016). The students are incredibly motivated to study and to help one another throughout the entire school.
The school has kept its distinctive and powerful Christian ethos and involvement in the community (Ofsted 2016).
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Within the framework of Christian doctrine and practise, we continue to offer all of our students an education of the greatest calibre.
The First Federation, a division of the, welcomed Aveton Gifford C of E (VC) Primary School.
The Diocese of Exeter is home to this Church of England school.
The school's mission is to serve the community by offering a top-notch education within the framework of Christian doctrine and practise.
Through the experiences it provides to all of its students, it promotes Christian values and encourages an appreciation of the relevance and meaning of faith.
At Aveton Gifford C of E Primary School, we work to foster a warm, friendly neighbourhood built on mutual respect and trust, where everyone feels appreciated and part of the community.
Since the previous inspection, the leadership team has maintained the school's high level of educational quality (Ofsted 2016). The responsibility of the head of teaching and learning is to ensure consistently excellent instruction (Ofsted 2016). The students are incredibly motivated to study and to help one another throughout the entire school.
The school has kept its distinctive and powerful Christian ethos and involvement in the community (Ofsted 2016).
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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D-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21 | 27.8 | 11 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 113 | - |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 110 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 93 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | 50.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% | 5.99% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 5.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 110 9 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% 4 | 56.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 8.32% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 3 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% 32 | 58.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.83% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 93 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 85% | 56.85% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.26% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Aveton Gifford CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1