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Monkleigh Primary School
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Monkleigh Primary School
- Primary
- Monkleigh EX39 5JY
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Staff have the training they need to teach the phonics programme with accuracy.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed an effective curriculum that goes beyond the academic.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some staff do not use assessment with enough precision to identify gaps in pupils鈥� knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are given daily opportunities to revisit prior learning and embed new knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders identify pupils who fall behind and support them to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils display positive attitudes to learning, but some staff do not have high enough expectations of pupils' behavior.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers think carefully about how to adapt learning to help these pupils learn well alongside their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: All pupils feel safe and know adults will listen if they have any worries.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Specialist staff provide high-quality pastoral support.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of the school and value the care from staff.
Parental Involvement: Regular opportunities are provided to ensure that parents are well supported.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils value the wide range of clubs and trips on offer like choir, football, and art.
Outdoor Facilities: The new outdoor learning area enables all pupils to explore and discover the world around them.
Teacher Engagement: All staff are proud to work at the school; staff morale is high.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use various strategies to help pupils build their knowledge across the curriculum.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff's expectations of pupils' behaviour are not always high enough.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment is effective in identifying what pupils know, though it needs more precision in some areas.
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About Us
Monkleigh Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 131 students from age 2-11 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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A local family constructed and opened Monkleigh School in 1875. About four miles south of Bideford and three miles west of Great Torrington, the school is located in a rural area. The school includes a sizable playing field (about 2 acres) beside the main structure.
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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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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23 | - | 20.2 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | 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 | 106 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | Above 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 | 108 2 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 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 | 75% 10 | 56.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 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 | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | 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 2 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 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 | 85% 32 | 58.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 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 | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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 | 104 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 53% | 56.85% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 Monkleigh Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
