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Lydford Primary School
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Lydford Primary School
- Primary
- Lydford EX20 4AU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils learn to read well from Reception and build accuracy and confidence with regular checks on their learning.
Success of the Curriculum: A well-designed and ambitious curriculum is in place, ensuring pupils know more and remember more over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects like art, assessment is not effective enough, leading to gaps in pupil knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils have a well-sequenced mathematics curriculum and regularly improve their reading skills with varied texts.
Support for Falling Behind: Any pupils who struggle receive the support they need to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary; they treat each other with high levels of respect and contribute positively in lessons.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff ensure that pupils with SEND learn the full curriculum with precise and well-thought-out plans, enabling them to reach their full potential.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know adults are there to help them with any worries.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a calm and purposeful atmosphere around school, supporting pupils' personal development.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are collected through Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in a range of extra-curricular activities and visits, including sporting competitions.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use subject knowledge to explain new concepts effectively and offer appropriate challenges.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers quickly address any gaps in pupil knowledge, contributing to pupils knowing and remembering more.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check how well pupils are learning the curriculum and address gaps promptly.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subjects like art need better assessment to avoid knowledge gaps among pupils.
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About Us
Lydford Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 26 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
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 |
D-
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C
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8.4 | 19 | 17.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | 102 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | - | 105 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lydford Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
