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Buckfastleigh Primary School
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Buckfastleigh Primary School
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- Buckfastleigh TQ11 0DD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Staff are highly skilled in teaching reading and phonics, ensuring timely support for pupils who fall behind.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and exciting, with clearly identified and well-sequenced key knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects' curricula are not as effectively implemented, leading to gaps in pupils' knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Inspectors carried out deep dives in reading, mathematics, and history to evaluate student performance.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide support to help pupils catch up and keep pace with their peers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is exemplary, they work hard, and have positive attitudes towards learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff accurately identify barriers and make adaptations, allowing SEND pupils to learn alongside their peers successfully.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, promoting a safe environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has strong measures to ensure pupils' mental health and welfare, including a mental health advocate.
Parent Feedback: Parents are extremely positive, noting that the school goes above and beyond in supporting their children.
Parental Involvement: The school works closely with parents, providing support and guidance through early help and newsletters.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils relish extra responsibilities and enrichment opportunities like residential visits to enrich and inform their understanding of the wider world.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are highly engaged, working effectively under the new headteacher and trust leadership.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching helps pupils gain the knowledge and skills they need, although some subjects require better implementation.
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About Us
Buckfastleigh Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 128 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 30% 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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| 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 | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | 19.2 | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | 98 | 102 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 99 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 99 | 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 | 30% | 50.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -5.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.6 | Well Below 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 4 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 50% 29 | 56.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | 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 | 97 7 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 4 | 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 | 21% 40 | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.4 | 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 | 105 | 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 | 61% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Buckfastleigh Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1