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Ford Primary School
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- Plymouth PL2 1PU
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Younger pupils learn phonics well and appreciate the range of books.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils' personal development is a cornerstone with high-quality pastoral care.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum is not yet fully effective; specific knowledge and vocabulary need clearer identification.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils develop secure mathematical skills and appreciate a range of reading materials.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Leaders have high expectations; bullying is rare and relationships are positive.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers ensure provisions to help pupils access the curriculum.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong leadership ensures pupils with SEND have their needs well met.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Positive relationships with staff mean pupils trust adults to sort out worries; bullying is rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pastoral support for pupils and families is high-quality; safeguarding measures are effective.
Parent Feedback: Parents are positive about the school, speaking highly of care and strong relationships.
Extracurricular Activities: Initiatives such as mini-police and school parliament broaden pupils' understanding of life in modern Britain.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching in the wider curriculum needs improved subject knowledge for more effective learning.
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About Us
Ford Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 214 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 59% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We hope the website provides you with a sense of our successful and compassionate school. Numerous of our parents and grandparents went to our highly regarded school. We have 200 kids from kindergarten to sixth grade. Our KS2 lessons and our two halls are located in the older, 1895-built portion of the building. Our office building and entrance connect this to our modern structure, which houses our Foundation and KS1 courses. The school was last inspected in June 2017 and received a good grade with some outstanding features...for which the whole school community is rightly very proud. According to OFSTED 2017, the school is "...one that goes above and beyond to ensure that via adequate care and support it provides an environment for students to succeed." a little about myself I've worked in Plymouth, Devon, and London before coming to this wonderful institution. I am looking forward to the accomplishments and difficulties we will encounter because I grew up in Plymouth, which is just down the road. We hope to ensure that every child may realise their potential and reach the stars with the help of a superb team, wonderful students, and a vibrant community.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.4 | 20.3 | 20.1 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 104 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 106 | 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 | 102 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 95 | 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 | 59% | 54.07% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.15% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 102 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 94 | 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% | 58.69% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.29% | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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.
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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 | 24th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ford Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1