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Dunsford Community Academy
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Dunsford Community Academy
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- Dunsford EX6 7DD
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| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Adequate |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a central feature of the curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders provide clear guidance to staff about what pupils must learn.
Areas Needing Improvement: Additional support is not as effective as it could be.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The very large majority of pupils read well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons and around the school is typically good.
Support for Falling Behind: Some staff do not have the expertise they need.
Support for SEND Pupils: Expert support and well-considered learning ensure that these pupils are having their needs met.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that if bullying did happen, staff would deal with it immediately.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe; staff know their responsibilities well.
Parent Feedback: The very large majority of parents would recommend the school.
Parental Involvement: The school strives to include parents in school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Many pupils learn to play a musical instrument.
Teacher Engagement: Every member of staff said they are proud to work at the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers sequence lessons that build upon key concepts.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There has been insufficient professional development for some staff.
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About Us
Dunsford Community Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 97 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 29 : 1.
At this school, 83% 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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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 2-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 29.5 | 18.6 | 20.2 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 109 | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 112 | 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 | 109 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 112 | 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 | 83% | 50.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 33% | 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 | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | - | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 56.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 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 | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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.
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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
29 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dunsford Community Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1