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Kingsacre Primary School
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Kingsacre Primary School
- Primary
- Braunton EX33 1BQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority, pupils apply phonic knowledge well, and children make strong links between letters and sounds.
Success of the Curriculum: Well-sequenced curriculum helps pupils develop knowledge across subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum in key stage 1 needs to be as effectively implemented as in key stage 2.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong understanding and frequent reviews in mathematics help students grasp complex concepts.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff enable discussions on themes and characters, and teachers revisit prior learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well in lessons and around the school, stating there is no bullying.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils are fully included in the curriculum and thrive through bespoke support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: No bullying reported, staff resolve issues quickly, and safeguarding is effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are tenacious in keeping pupils emotionally and physically safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree that children are safe at the school.
Parental Involvement: School involves parents, with opportunities for feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils build dens, hunt for treasure, and visit the Houses of Parliament.
Outdoor Facilities: Active play supported by school environment with school spinney and field.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers frequently check understanding, and staff share leaders鈥� aspirations for success.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers revisit prior learning ensuring retention and understanding.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Curriculum implementation in key stage 1 needs improvement.
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About Us
Kingsacre Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 198 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 69% 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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We recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of our welcoming, well-liked, and prosperous school, and we are now planning for the following 30 years' worth of success.
We frequently hear encouraging things about the children's self-assurance, work ethic, and manners from the schools to which they transfer.
Respect for others and for themselves is something we demand of all students and staff members at our school.
a solid foundation in literacy and numeracy that students can use in a variety of contexts - The children can confidently express themselves and solve issues because to high quality instruction in these areas that is carefully planned, coordinated, and practised across all subject areas.
Creativity and problem-solving - Whether it be through the curriculum or through conflict resolution when kids argue, the school fosters a problem-solving mindset.
At mealtimes, parents encourage kids to create and run their own activities.
When kids have difficulties with any of the aforementioned, they will receive support from our outstanding staff of teaching assistants, who, working with the class teachers, lead small intervention groups to make sure they advance as needed.
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We recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of our welcoming, well-liked, and prosperous school, and we are now planning for the following 30 years' worth of success.
We frequently hear encouraging things about the children's self-assurance, work ethic, and manners from the schools to which they transfer.
Respect for others and for themselves is something we demand of all students and staff members at our school.
a solid foundation in literacy and numeracy that students can use in a variety of contexts - The children can confidently express themselves and solve issues because to high quality instruction in these areas that is carefully planned, coordinated, and practised across all subject areas.
Creativity and problem-solving - Whether it be through the curriculum or through conflict resolution when kids argue, the school fosters a problem-solving mindset.
At mealtimes, parents encourage kids to create and run their own activities.
When kids have difficulties with any of the aforementioned, they will receive support from our outstanding staff of teaching assistants, who, working with the class teachers, lead small intervention groups to make sure they advance as needed.
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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
|
B-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.4 | - | 20.5 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 107 |
| 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 | 106 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 69% | 50.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 107 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 | 93% 12 | 56.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 16 | 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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 | 108 6 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 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 | 81% 25 | 58.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 13 | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 102 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 56% | 56.85% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kingsacre Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1