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Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School
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Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School
- Primary
- Horrabridge PL20 7SZ
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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 | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority and a strength. Children in Reception develop phonics knowledge well.
Success of the Curriculum: The school provides a rich and ambitious education for pupils right from the start.
Areas Needing Improvement: Mathematics curriculum design is still in its early stages and not fully embedded.
Support for Falling Behind: Well-considered support in place to ensure pupils keep up with their peers when they fall behind.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading is a priority and a strength. Mathematics curriculum is in early stages of improvement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils rise to high expectations but experience variability due to inconsistent application across classes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with SEND is an area of strength. Learning is adapted successfully to overcome barriers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school takes robust action to ensure pupils鈥� attendance remains high; pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn about healthy relationships and personal space boundaries, supported by the curriculum.
Parent Feedback: A large majority of parents provided overwhelmingly positive views.
Parental Involvement: Communicating expectations to parents has been critical to ensuring high attendance.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils gain a wealth of experiences and opportunities to develop talents in sports, music, and art.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have secure subject knowledge, fostering ambitious outcomes.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers help pupils achieve ambitious outcomes; work collaboratively to reinforce learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Inspectors carried out deep dives, highlighting areas of effective practice and those needing improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subjects are not as well established, leading to variable learning experiences.
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Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 187 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 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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An "Outstanding" school is Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School (Ofsted November 2011).
Our school is a delightful, welcoming place with first-rate amenities and a dedicated, caring staff.
We work hard to make sure that every one of our kids receives a joyful, comprehensive education that inspires them to succeed.
Our curriculum emphasises learning within a thematic framework through which fundamental literacy and numeracy skills are acquired and put into practise.
Our goal is to equip our kids to be the global citizens of the future, where having outstanding ICT skills, being able to communicate in a current foreign language, and taking environmental sustainability into account are all highly valued.
We take great pride in being an inclusive school that meets all of the needs of the students.
We also have strong ties to the neighbourhood and provide a wide choice of extracurricular groups, where we promote maximum engagement and give students the chance to acquire abilities they can use to represent the school in a range of performances and competitions.
We always appreciate the chance to give potential parents and carers a tour of the school and go through the options we offer in more detail.
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Our school is a delightful, welcoming place with first-rate amenities and a dedicated, caring staff.
We work hard to make sure that every one of our kids receives a joyful, comprehensive education that inspires them to succeed.
Our curriculum emphasises learning within a thematic framework through which fundamental literacy and numeracy skills are acquired and put into practise.
Our goal is to equip our kids to be the global citizens of the future, where having outstanding ICT skills, being able to communicate in a current foreign language, and taking environmental sustainability into account are all highly valued.
We take great pride in being an inclusive school that meets all of the needs of the students.
We also have strong ties to the neighbourhood and provide a wide choice of extracurricular groups, where we promote maximum engagement and give students the chance to acquire abilities they can use to represent the school in a range of performances and competitions.
We always appreciate the chance to give potential parents and carers a tour of the school and go through the options we offer in more detail.
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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 |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.9 | 25.8 | 18 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 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 | 104 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 57% | 50.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 107 1 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 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 | 79% 9 | 56.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% 8 | 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 | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | 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 | 106 1 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 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 | 70% 9 | 58.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 105 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 61% | 56.85% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1