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Axminster Community Primary Academy
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Axminster Community Primary Academy
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- Axminster EX13 5BU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is at the core of the curriculum with phonics being taught three times a day to help children catch up.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well in subjects where ambitious plans are realized, with a high standard in modern languages.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects are not as well organized, and new curriculum leaders require further training.
Performance in Maths & Reading: More experienced leaders for mathematics and English check regularly that teachers follow well-structured plans.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff teach phonics three times a day to help children who are behind to catch up. Additional support is closely monitored.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is good and they say bullying incidents are rare and dealt with swiftly by staff.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers include pupils with SEND in lessons and activities, adapting planning to ensure these pupils achieve in line with their abilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are well trained in keeping pupils safe, with ongoing training on various risks. Pupils feel confident that adults keep them safe from harm.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The safeguarding team ensures pupils and their families receive any additional support needed.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the changes, stating the school has created a happy and positive environment.
Teacher Engagement: Many of the staff are new to their careers and appreciate the training and support they receive.
Impact on Student Progress: The organization of the curriculum enables pupils to revisit key concepts, ensuring learning is secure before progressing.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Experienced leaders for mathematics and English ensure that teachers follow structured plans, which is regularly checked.
Teaching Staff Challenges: New curriculum leaders need further training to be more effective.
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Axminster Community Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 293 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 27% 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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Successful multi-academy trust The Acorn Academy Trust has six schools scattered over the Devon and Dorset border. In all of our schools, we are passionate about primary education. Each of our academies is unique and distinctive, and we value their characteristics. Each school safeguards and cultivates its distinctiveness, which is the foundation of their communities. This is within a structure that is supportive and collaborative so that staff are not isolated but benefit from opportunities to develop or progress.
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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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C
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.7 | 26.3 | - |
| Proficient Math | 98 | 104 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 104 | 107 |
| 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 | 98 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 27% | 50.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -6.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
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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 | 104 1 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 66% 6 | 56.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 3 | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 103 1 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 60% 10 | 58.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 1 | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 102 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 50% | 56.85% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 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 | -3.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | Below Average |
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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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Axminster Community Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
