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Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary
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Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary
- Primary
- Widecombe in the Moor TQ13 7TB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children in the early years get off to a strong start with reading, supported by teachers with strong subject knowledge and regular training.
Success of the Curriculum: Learning in most subjects is clearly sequenced, helping pupils recall prior knowledge effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, the sequence of learning needs improvement to ensure deeper understanding.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff use assessments well to identify pupils who need extra help, providing timely support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well mannered, happy, and incidents of bullying are rare.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Opportunities to practise what they have learned, but less opportunity to apply it to complex problems.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are accurately identified and given effective support, accessing the same curriculum as their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare; staff are alert to signs of abuse and act quickly on concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders promote pupils' health, well-being, and emotional development effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the care and nurture provided, with positive feedback about the school's community spirit.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved through regular communications and the accessible headteacher.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in many enrichment activities including music, sports, and residential trips.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils appreciate facilities like the swimming pool and forest school.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and engage well with ongoing training.
Impact on Student Progress: The impact of teaching on student progress is positive, especially in foundational skills.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular training helps ensure teachers maintain a high quality of teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subjects need better learning sequences to ensure depth of understanding.
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About Us
Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 88 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 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 welcoming and joyful school with an emphasis on ambition and success, Widecombe-in-the-Moor.
In the centre of the Dartmoor National Park, we are situated.
The charming East Webburn River valley contains the village of Widecombe.
The community is well-known for its fair, which inspired the creation of Uncle Tom Cobley and All as well as the well-known folk song "Widecombe Fair."
The stunning St. Pancras Church, sometimes referred to as the "Cathedral in the Moor," is located in the settlement.
Create a fun and engaging curriculum that enable all children to be verbal, literate, mathematical, and creative.
To help the kids feel connected to the world around them, foster a productive relationship between our top-notch teaching team, parents, and the larger community.
Widecombe in the Moor invites parents to collaborate with the school to assist and direct their child's learning.
Through a variety of initiatives, including the Friends of Widecombe Association, which holds regular meetings and organises numerous fund-raising events to buy extras for the school, parents are urged to assist in the classroom.
Our school is always changing, and we are continually searching for ways to better serve the students.
We have a stellar reputation and take great pride in our accomplishments.
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In the centre of the Dartmoor National Park, we are situated.
The charming East Webburn River valley contains the village of Widecombe.
The community is well-known for its fair, which inspired the creation of Uncle Tom Cobley and All as well as the well-known folk song "Widecombe Fair."
The stunning St. Pancras Church, sometimes referred to as the "Cathedral in the Moor," is located in the settlement.
Create a fun and engaging curriculum that enable all children to be verbal, literate, mathematical, and creative.
To help the kids feel connected to the world around them, foster a productive relationship between our top-notch teaching team, parents, and the larger community.
Widecombe in the Moor invites parents to collaborate with the school to assist and direct their child's learning.
Through a variety of initiatives, including the Friends of Widecombe Association, which holds regular meetings and organises numerous fund-raising events to buy extras for the school, parents are urged to assist in the classroom.
Our school is always changing, and we are continually searching for ways to better serve the students.
We have a stellar reputation and take great pride in our accomplishments.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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C+
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.5 | 20.2 | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 105 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 | 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 | 105 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 15% | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | 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 | 109 7 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 112 3 | 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 | 86% 4 | 56.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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 | 102 7 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 3 | 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 | 90% 23 | 58.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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 | 109 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 112 | 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 | 67% | 56.85% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 33% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
