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Otterhampton Primary School
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading has a high profile; all pupils read regularly at school and home. Phonics is taught systematically.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have a logically sequenced curriculum that monitors effectiveness regularly.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, tasks require limited thinking, so pupils don't deepen their understanding fully.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' fluency in mathematics is improving; reading is emphasized regularly.
Support for Falling Behind: Rigorous approach ensures rapid catch up for pupils who have fallen behind in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave consistently well, both in class and at social times. Bullying is rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Clear processes for supporting SEND pupils; curriculum adapted as needed.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is extremely rare, and adults are trusted to resolve issues effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff, governors, and trustees share a mantra of 'it could happen here', ensuring safeguarding.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of the school's safe, nurturing and positive environment.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide variety of clubs offered, including sewing, multi-skills, and yoga.
Outdoor Facilities: Visits to locations such as Dunster beach; residential trips for older pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers follow intended plans closely and have effective subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils' knowledge builds over time, though some tasks limit deeper thinking.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders regularly monitor the curriculum's effectiveness.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, tasks given to pupils require limited thinking and responses.
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About Us
Otterhampton Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 75 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 38% 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 are a small primary school dedicated to giving our students the best education possible in a safe and secure "family" setting. Whilst your child is at our school we will strive to develop within them a love of learning, a sense of pride and wonder in their local, national and international environment and the skills they need to be able to learn, grow and constantly re-evaluate their potential. The School Governors have consistently backed this objective. We work hard to make sure that every learner in our community has their needs completely addressed and that the possibilities and education we provide are unmatched. We hope that you will find our website to be a useful and entertaining overview of what we do at Otterhampton. Please review the information on our contacts page if you have any questions or would want to visit us.
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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 | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.2 | 13.2 | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 96 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 102 | 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 | 103 | 90 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 92 | 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 | 38% | 48.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 6.42% | 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 | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | Below 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 | 100 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 56% | 57.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.22% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -3.0 | 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 | - | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 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 | - | 59.12% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.19% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 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
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Otterhampton Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1