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Homelands Primary School
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Homelands Primary School
- Primary
- Torbay TQ1 4NT
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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 | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders place a high priority on reading. Pupils learn to read as soon as they start school and love regular reading sessions.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum in most subjects is clearly sequenced and teachers build upon what pupils already know.
Areas Needing Improvement: The reading curriculum in key stage 2 is not as well sequenced as it could be. Implementation of some wider curriculum subjects needs consistency.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Improvements have been made to mathematics since the previous inspection. Pupils can name a range of authors.
Support for Falling Behind: Some pupils have additional targeted support when learning to read, including pupils with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful and polite, understanding the school鈥檚 鈥楪ood to be Green鈥� behaviour system. They behave well in lessons and playtimes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND. Some pupils receive additional targeted support when learning to read.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils have a good understanding of bullying, say it is uncommon, and trust adults to deal with problems quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders prioritize safeguarding. Policies and practices are robust. Pupils know how to keep safe, including online.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the high expectations the school has for their children.
Parental Involvement: Leaders are re-establishing links with the local community which have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy attending extracurricular clubs such as sporting and art-based clubs, and value their weekly swimming lessons from Year 1.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils know water safety is important because they live by the sea. Weekly swimming lessons emphasize this.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well supported by leaders and say well-being is a high priority. Senior leaders provide appropriate training opportunities for staff.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers check what pupils have remembered before moving on to more complex learning, helping them remember more.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders provide appropriate training opportunities for staff and improvements have been made to mathematics since the previous inspection.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The teaching of the curriculum in some subjects is not consistently effective.
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About Us
Homelands Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 222 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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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Being the headteacher of such a fantastic school makes me incredibly proud. The school community at Homelands is kind, supportive, and close-knit. We value the uniqueness of every child and highlight their talents. We hold everyone to a high standard and work to help every kid reach their greatest potential. At Homelands, education is a fun experience. Our kids learn the abilities and gain the knowledge required to be empowered critical thinkers and lifelong learners through a comprehensive and varied curriculum. We want our kids to be ready for the next phase of their education and to desire to make the world a better place after they graduate from high school. Our school values of friendship, respect, independence, curiosity and empowerment are at the heart of our school life and we believe these enable our children to believe, belong and be proud of themselves, each other and our wider community. We firmly think that when families and schools work together, children learn best. We encourage this by keeping our doors open. We are able to get to know each child as an individual thanks to our collaboration with families, and we urge all parents to get involved in their children's education. The goal of our excellent, committed team of skilled, compassionate, and loving employees is to assure improvement for all of our kids. Being a member of the Homelands community makes me feel honoured. I want the students to leave Homelands having done their utmost best and to reflect back on their time at our school with fond recollections. You may get a feel for Homelands by browsing our website, which I hope you enjoy doing. You are very welcome to contact our school office to arrange a visit and discover for yourself how happy and creative our school is.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.8 | 25.8 | 23.5 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 103 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 98 | 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 | 57% | 53.06% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 103 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 5 | 101 | 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% 13 | 64.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.93% | 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 | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | 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 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 104 | 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 | 66% 13 | 59.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.37% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 96 | 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 | 53% | 54.11% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 6.74% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | 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 | 5th 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Homelands Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1