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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
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Foundational Skills: Good training of teaching assistants to support phonics is improving pupils’ phonics skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Senior and middle leaders implement a curriculum that motivates all pupils to learn well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers ensure consistent teaching of core subjects, although less developed in Years 5 and 6.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Results show the school is performing in line with national expectations, though maths results slightly dip.
Support for Falling Behind: Middle leaders have introduced interventions for those who require additional support in their learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite and respectful in classrooms, around the school, and during playtimes.
Support for SEND Pupils: All groups of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, now make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Children commented that bullying is rare at the school and any instances are swiftly dealt with by teachers.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School supports pupils' understanding of staying safe, including online.
Parent Feedback: The majority agree that the school is well led and the staff engage with parents beyond the school gate.
Parental Involvement: Life skills sessions for adults and school-run classes for parents ensure that pupils’ home needs are better met.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a wide range of interesting activities such as working with former armed forces personnel to develop social skills.
Teacher Engagement: Staff surveys show full support for the headteacher’s leadership and commitment to continuous improvement.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders set high expectations, resulting in better quality teaching and faster progress for pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: School leaders are rigorous in improving teaching, learning, and assessment through decisive changes and investment in staff training.
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Pennycross Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.

It has 403 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.

At this school, 55% 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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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 4-11 3-11 5-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 21.9 25.8 21.9
Proficient Math 103 108 107
Proficient Read 102 109 106
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 102 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 55% 54.07% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 2% 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 -3.1 Below Average
Writing -0.6 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 1 95 96
Reading 103 2 94 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 62% 1 58.69% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 10% 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 1.3 Above Average
Writing 1.2 Above Average
Maths 2.2 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 2 93 94
Reading 101 4 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 61% 15 56.97% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 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 0.2 Average
Writing 0.8 Above Average
Maths 3.3 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 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 76% 49.09% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 9% 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 2.7 Above Average
Writing 2.1 Above Average
Maths 3.2 Above Average
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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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Pennycross Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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