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The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School
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The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School
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| Capacity for sustained improvement | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Detailed observations and effective modelling of spoken language are used well to provide individual daily lessons in phonics and number work.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum contains a range of well-constructed activities which are extremely successful in promoting community cohesion.
Areas Needing Improvement: Raise pupils' attainment and rates of progress from good to outstanding in Key Stage 1, particularly for boys' writing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Mathematical concepts are well understood and connections effectively made to real-life situations. Pupils perform mental and written calculation skills well.
Support for Falling Behind: The effectiveness of academic interventions in enabling identified pupils to catch up with their work is noted.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Outstanding behaviour in lessons, around the school and in the breakfast club plays a pivotal role in the quality of pupils' learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school has good plans in place to continue improving boys' writing. A combination of average attainment and good academic progress means that pupils' overall achievement is good.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school successfully promotes equal opportunities and tackles discrimination well, for example by closing the achievement gap between key stages. Safeguarding arrangements including back-up procedures meet requirements exceptionally well.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff, pupils and parents and carers state they feel very safe and secure with the school.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers hold extremely positive views of all aspects of the school's work.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers receive high-quality information about the personal care and academic progress of their children. Family Learning sessions offer considerable information on a range of helpful areas including internet safety and tax credits.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum is enhanced by the specific extra-curricular clubs such as construction and family friendship designed to directly address pupils' social and emotional needs.
Impact on Student Progress: The good teaching you receive helps you develop good skills in English and mathematics.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have good systems for assessing pupils' attainment and recording their progress. There is some lack of clarity in the use of learning objectives during lessons.
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The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Devon, South West.
It has 166 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 52% 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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Our school is located in the centre of Exmouth, close to the ocean, Manor Gardens, and Holy Trinity Church, and we take satisfaction in utilising the opportunities that each of these locations presents. Confident people who can successfully handle life's accomplishments and challenges. successful students who can adapt to a world that is always changing. Citizens who are capable of contributing well to the diverse society of today. recognising and celebrating their own abilities while appreciating and respecting the individuality and capabilities of others. We want every student to look forward to going to school because they like studying, feel valued and special, and are proud of both themselves and our institution.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18 | - | 22.6 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 103 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 52% | 50.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | 2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 101 2 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 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 | 55% 5 | 56.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | 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 | 99 1 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 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 | 50% 2 | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -2.9 | 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 | 100 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 48% | 56.85% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | -4.0 | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1