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Weston Mill Community Primary Academy
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Weston Mill Community Primary Academy
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- Plymouth PL2 2EL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Systematic teaching develops skills to decode effectively and recognize familiar words.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders ensure pupils' progress is good with engaging and enriching experiences.
Areas Needing Improvement: Consistent challenge for most-able pupils across all subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Interventions are quickly put in place for any child or group at risk of underachieving.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are diligent, polite, and proud of their school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Mathematics and writing are above national average; reading has been lower but improving.
Support for SEND Pupils: Inclusive approach with flexibility within systems to respond to individual needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Clear policies and procedures ensure safeguarding practice is effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The Hut provides emotional support and a safe space for pupils.
Parent Feedback: Nearly all parents would recommend the school; high satisfaction noted.
Parental Involvement: Parents are supported with reading activities and other engaging events.
Extracurricular Activities: Initiatives like reading partners and various awards motivate pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: Residential trips to London and Nethercott Farm are memorable events.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers consistently manage behavior well and build skills carefully.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' consistent approach ensures pupils' progress over time is good.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Middle leaders use data analysis to pick up pupils at risk of underachieving effectively.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Challenge for the most-able pupils is uneven across the school.
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About Us
Weston Mill Community Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 211 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 34% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.9 | 20.3 | 21.6 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 104 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 106 | 106 |
| 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 | 101 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 34% | 54.07% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | 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 | 106 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 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% 4 | 58.69% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 9 | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 103 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 65% 1 | 56.97% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 1 | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 103 | 84 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 64% | 49.09% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Weston Mill Community Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1