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Bishops Nympton Primary School
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Bishops Nympton Primary School
- Primary
- Bishop's Nympton EX36 4PU
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Based on the inspection date: 24 January 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritise reading; new phonics program helps children gain confidence quickly.
Success of the Curriculum: In some subjects, leaders have not planned the content well enough; important knowledge is unclear.
Areas Needing Improvement: The mathematics curriculum is not fully developed; new material isn't always presented clearly.
Support for Falling Behind: Older pupils receive the support they need to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, respectful, and display positive attitudes towards learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils receive support if they fall behind; however, new mathematical tasks are often confusing.
Support for SEND Pupils: There are effective systems for identifying the individual needs of pupils with SEND, but some plans are not reviewed timely.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying does not happen; pupils feel safe and confident that adults would deal with issues quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a clear safeguarding culture; staff know how to report concerns quickly.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers agree that their children are happy and feel safe at school.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work well with parents and a range of professionals.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy various clubs such as football, netball, and choir.
Teacher Engagement: Staff say they work well as a team and appreciate how leaders consider their workload and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers do not always check well enough what pupils know before moving on to new learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all activities in early years are well planned, leading to reduced interest and slowed learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers do not routinely check well enough what pupils know before moving on to new learning.
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About Us
Bishops Nympton Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 85 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 8% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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All of our students at Bishops Nympton Primary School will receive a top-notch education from us. We have the highest standards and strive to meet them. The goal of Bishops Nympton School is to raise self-assured children. We work hard to offer top-notch learning opportunities and give a lot of weight to a variety of educational experiences. Each child will receive the support they need to realise their full potential because we value success and accomplishment. We want to give our kids a stimulating and supportive learning environment. The school actively promotes its small-school feel and makes a lot of effort to provide kids a sense of belonging and security. Bishops Nympton School works hard to offer a diverse, balanced, and engaging curriculum that will satisfy the unique needs of our students, present them with life-enriching opportunities, and inspire pride in their own accomplishments. We want to increase the kids' knowledge and understanding of who they are and the world they live in, and we want to provide them the chance to learn new ideas and skills that will help them become literate and numerate so they may confidently meet today's demands and tomorrow's problems.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
D
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | 25.8 | 27 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | - |
| 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 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 8% | 50.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -9.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -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 | 104 1 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 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 | 71% 21 | 56.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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 | 103 5 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 50% 14 | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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 | 98 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 36% | 56.85% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 4.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | Below Average |
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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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bishops Nympton Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
