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Yealmpton Primary School
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Yealmpton Primary School
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- Yealmpton PL8 2HF
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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 prioritize reading as 'the gateway' to all learning.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum enhanced by local visits and experiences.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment does not determine how well pupils have learned the curriculum in some subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are confident, fluent readers who enjoy reading for pleasure.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who struggle to crack the alphabetic code receive timely and effective support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite towards peers and adults, follow '5Bs', enjoy rewards, and approach learning positively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are ably supported to read well and benefit from well-designed support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders have created a culture of vigilance; staff are well trained to spot and report concerns swiftly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils have trusted adults and 'worry monsters' to turn to; they learn about road, water, beach, and online safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree that their children 'thrive' and appreciate the school's efforts.
Extracurricular Activities: Extra-curricular clubs such as choir, street dance, cricket, and gymnastics are offered.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are overwhelmingly positive about the well-being support and feel part of a strong 'family community'.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, staff do not know what pupils have remembered over time, leading to gaps in knowledge.
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About Us
Yealmpton Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 180 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 58% 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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C+
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.4 | 19.2 | 15.2 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 107 | - |
| Proficient Read | 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 | 103 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 58% | 50.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 107 3 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 6 | 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 | 61% 25 | 56.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 15 | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | 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 | 110 6 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 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 | 86% 18 | 58.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 32% 16 | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | 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 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 68% | 56.85% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 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 | -3.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | Below 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 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Yealmpton Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
