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Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School
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Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School
- Primary
- Cheriton Bishop EX6 6HY
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Based on the inspection date: 27 June 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritise teaching pupils to read, starting from pre-school, enhancing confidence and fluency.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders are designing an ambitious curriculum, with improvements seen in some subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Essential knowledge for most subjects is not well sequenced; staff need better expertise.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff identify pupils who fall behind in reading and provide quick support to catch up.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils enjoy coming to school regularly and show ambition, but some develop misconceptions due to gaps in teaching.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils demonstrate good behaviour, though some low-level disruptions exist due to inconsistent expectations.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders prioritize staff training to accurately identify and support pupils with SEND, ensuring they learn alongside peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils have a clear understanding of bullying, and most concerns are dealt with promptly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is effective with staff trained to spot risks and act quickly; procedures for new staff checks are stringent.
Parent Feedback: Some parents are not clear on steps taken by leaders to address their concerns, indicating a need for better communication.
Parental Involvement: Parents can provide feedback via Ofsted Parent View and communicate issues to the Department for Education.
Extracurricular Activities: School organizes trips to support the curriculum, like weekly welly walks in early years and museum visits.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school and appreciate the support provided by the trust.
Impact on Student Progress: Teacher assessments are not precise enough to identify gaps in pupils' knowledge, affecting progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all staff have the subject knowledge required for effective teaching across all subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use assessments, but lack precision, leading to misconceptions and stalled progress.
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About Us
Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 115 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 64% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C
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C-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.1 | 13.9 | 24.3 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 102 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 104 | 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 | 107 | 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 | 64% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below 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 | 104 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 112 | 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 | 80% | 56.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | 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.
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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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
