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Gatehouse Primary Academy
- Primary
- Dawlish EX7 0LW
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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 | Inadequate |
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Foundational Skills: Staff understand that reading is the gateway to the curriculum. Effective teaching in early years ensures children develop their phonics knowledge well.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a curriculum that enables pupils to develop their knowledge well. Pupils enjoy learning and value the wide range of subjects they study.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further up the school, the curriculum to support writing is not as ambitious as it could be. Some stronger writers are not reaching the higher standards that they could.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Subject leaders have made purposeful adaptations to the curriculum to help pupils catch up on any lost learning caused by the pandemic.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who are behind, have a bespoke curriculum and are catching up quickly with effective additional support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful, caring, and keen to learn. There is very little low-level disruption in lessons.
Support for SEND Pupils: At the forefront of the curriculum are the needs of disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND. Consequently, these pupils achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say that bullying rarely happens and there is always an adult they can share any worries with. Staff are considerate and nurturing.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn how to keep safe through their computing and PSHE learning. They have a strong understanding of how to stay safe online.
Parent Feedback: Nearly all parents and carers who responded to the online survey would recommend the school.
Teacher Engagement: Staff welcome the care leaders provide and their recognition of how hard staff work.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff work diligently to ensure that pupils develop the knowledge needed to read. Pupils who struggle with phonics receive effective additional support.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teaching for a minority of pupils in parts of key stage 1 does not develop their reading knowledge as quickly as it might.
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About Us
Gatehouse Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 315 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 51% 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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Thanks for visiting Gatehouse Primary Academy. We are a sizable primary school near the seaside that joined the "First Federation Trust" on July 1st, 2017. Primary schools in Devon make to the Multi-Academy Trust known as The First Federation. (Please visit the First Federation Trust website to view the other schools that are part of the Trust.) 317 kids are now enrolled, distributed across 12 courses. All children should be able to learn in a nurturing, secure, and engaging atmosphere, which is our goal. Each kid receives support and encouragement to perform their best, participate in a variety of possibilities, and create positive memories of their time spent in school. The inspiring environment and our gifted staff of instructors love what they do, which makes learning enjoyable and elevates standards. We also have the good fortune to add our very own Forest School and boast a great amount of outside area. Since our last Ofsted report, a lot has changed, and we encourage visitors. Please get in touch with us if you'd like a guided tour and answers to any questions you might have so you can see for yourself.
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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 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | 19.3 | 16 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 99 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 102 | 109 |
| 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 | 101 | 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 | 51% | 50.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | 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 2 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 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% 11 | 56.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 5 | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 | 103 5 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 61% 25 | 58.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 5 | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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 | 98 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 36% | 56.85% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.3 | Well 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 Gatehouse Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1