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Oreston Community Academy
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- Plymouth PL9 7JY
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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 have prioritized reading from Nursery Year, effective teaching of phonics ensures fluency
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a well-sequenced curriculum that identifies what they want pupils to learn
Areas Needing Improvement: In wider curriculum subjects, leaders do not have an accurate understanding of gaps in knowledge
Performance in Maths & Reading: Effective support in reading and mathematics, securing strong foundational skills
Support for Falling Behind: Staff quickly identify pupils who need additional support, ensuring they keep up with peers
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school, high expectations are met positively
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive the support they need to learn the same ambitious curriculum
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, trusted adults available for concerns, effective sensory room
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Vigilant safeguarding culture, staff trained to recognize and report risks swiftly
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Parental Involvement: Policies in place to raise awareness among staff and parents about safety issues
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils develop talents through broad range of extra-curricular clubs, including yoga, art and Lego
Teacher Engagement: Staff value ongoing professional development and coaching from leaders
Impact on Student Progress: Assessment in mathematics and phonics quickly rectifies knowledge gaps
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders' approach to assessment needs consistency in wider curriculum to build and address knowledge gaps
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About Us
Oreston Community Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 419 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 47% 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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As the headteacher of Oreston Community Academy, it is a great pleasure for me to introduce myself.
I was given this position in January 2019, and I'm thrilled to be a member of such a fantastic institution.
Every member of the staff is genuinely proud of the school's reputation as a very positive, wholly child-centered environment that provides all students with outstanding educational opportunities.
Staff and students put in a lot of effort to do their best work, and our school has received accolades for the great range of learning activities we offer to all of our students at Oreston to enhance our comprehensive and balanced curriculum.
We place a lot of emphasis on student voice so that all students can feel like valued members of our school community.
I am incredibly passionate about inclusion, enhancing outcomes and life chances for all kids, and pushing them to do their absolute best.
In my opinion, a school should be a place where both students and teachers are motivated to do their best work and are enthusiastic about the varied and well-balanced curriculum on offer.
As we continue to work together as a community to ensure the success of our kids, I enjoy working with everyone.
We take great pride in being a Westcountry Schools Trust partner school.
Make an appointment to visit our school, meet the staff and students, and take a tour if you are considering enrolling your kid.
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I was given this position in January 2019, and I'm thrilled to be a member of such a fantastic institution.
Every member of the staff is genuinely proud of the school's reputation as a very positive, wholly child-centered environment that provides all students with outstanding educational opportunities.
Staff and students put in a lot of effort to do their best work, and our school has received accolades for the great range of learning activities we offer to all of our students at Oreston to enhance our comprehensive and balanced curriculum.
We place a lot of emphasis on student voice so that all students can feel like valued members of our school community.
I am incredibly passionate about inclusion, enhancing outcomes and life chances for all kids, and pushing them to do their absolute best.
In my opinion, a school should be a place where both students and teachers are motivated to do their best work and are enthusiastic about the varied and well-balanced curriculum on offer.
As we continue to work together as a community to ensure the success of our kids, I enjoy working with everyone.
We take great pride in being a Westcountry Schools Trust partner school.
Make an appointment to visit our school, meet the staff and students, and take a tour if you are considering enrolling your kid.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C-
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C+
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 5-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.8 | 22.4 | 29.3 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 106 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 108 | 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 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 95 | 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 | 47% | 54.07% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.15% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 105 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 94 | 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 | 69% 1 | 58.69% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 5 | 8.29% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | 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 | 105 1 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 93 | 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% | 56.97% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 6.92% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 106 | 84 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 84 | 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 | 70% | 49.09% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 6.95% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above Average |
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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 | 24th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Oreston Community Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
