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Avanti Hall School
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- Exeter EX4 5AD
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Based on the inspection date: 19 March 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Many subjects are well planned and sequenced, but recent changes need time to embed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils understand raised behaviour expectations, but some struggle to meet them.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Structures support learning, but clear targets for SEND pupils are needed.
Teacher Engagement: Training prioritized for reading instruction; common practices are being embedded.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Some subjects have strong assessment routines helping pupils know how to improve.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: High workload due to accelerated change; staff feel supported by leaders.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can contribute through the Ofsted Parent View survey.
Communication with Parents: School uses Ofsted Parent View for parent feedback.
Parent Satisfaction: Responses from Ofsted Parent View were considered during the inspection.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Trust and school leaders provide strong support, raising expectations.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: New behavior expectations and curriculum improvements initiated.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Structured PSHE curriculum helps pupils discuss challenging topics.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils follow routines well in most lessons, such as phonics.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Wide range of clubs and visits, like theatre trips and Ten Tors challenge.
Career Counselling Services: Unbiased career advice and guidance help prepare pupils for next steps.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Careful checks on reading ensure pupils are more confident; older pupils supported if they lack phonics knowledge.
Support for SEND: Significant number of pupils with additional needs; better learning plans needed.
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About Us
Avanti Hall School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 459 students from age 4-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | 101 | 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 | 35% | 50.35% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.99% | 7.4% |
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.
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 | - | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 56.07% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.32% | 9.69% |
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.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 30.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 8% | 25.81% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 16% | 37.96% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 20.47% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 8.52% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 12.74% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.69 | 2.46 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 64% | 84.82% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 22 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 55% | 75.88% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 52.43% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 17.18% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.71% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 26.47% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 38.67% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 63% | 18.44% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 9.77% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 12.95% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.09 | 2.47 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.93% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.59% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 53.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.26% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.41% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.65% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.65% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.63% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.78% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.83% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.85% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.28% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.6 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.67% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.49% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 47.1% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 24.21% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.97% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.21% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.72% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.49% | 2.76% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Avanti Hall School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1