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High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy
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High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy
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- High Bickington EX37 9AY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritise the teaching of reading. Early years use songs and rhymes, teachers are experts in reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum inspires pupils, clear structure helps build knowledge over time. Some subjects like mathematics and music are particularly successful.
Areas Needing Improvement: Weaknesses in a few subjects lead to gaps in pupils鈥� knowledge. PSHE curriculum needs better implementation in educating about healthy lifestyles.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils talk confidently about their favorite stories and authors, and there鈥檚 extra support for those who need help in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils receive extra support quickly and regularly if they need help to read accurately and fluently.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have strong attitudes to learning, play an active role in school, and incidents of poor behavior are rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders understand the needs of pupils with SEND. They enjoy an appropriately ambitious curriculum and receive thoughtful adjustments.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare. Staff follow procedures effectively and ensure a well-organized and secure environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are trained to recognize signs that pupils might be at risk. Concerns are followed up swiftly with external professionals.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise high levels of care and support their child receives.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive necessary training and feedback to challenge pupils and improve their knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Clear expectations and routines mean that pupils鈥� learning is rarely hampered by poor behavior.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use their strong subject knowledge effectively. Checks on pupils鈥� learning help identify misconceptions.
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About Us
High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Devon, South West.
It has 99 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 75% 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 |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 2-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.1 | 16.6 | 9.5 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 100 | - |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 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 | 105 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 75% | 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 | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | 108 1 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 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 | 86% 3 | 56.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 36% 19 | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above 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 | 107 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 83% | 58.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
