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Ellacombe Church of England Academy
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy
- Primary
- Torbay TQ1 1TG
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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: Reading is a school priority. Teachers model reading to demonstrate fluency. Children in early years learn phonics as soon as they start school, with extra support in place for those at risk of falling behind.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well planned, building progressively over time. Pupils can talk eloquently about what they have learned, although understanding of different religions is underdeveloped.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some staff are still developing their phonics expertise, and pupils’ understanding of different religions is underdeveloped.
Support for Falling Behind: Children who are at risk of falling behind are identified quickly and receive extra support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite and well-mannered. Incidents of low-level behaviour and bullying are rare, and the school responds swiftly when they occur.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Following weak published outcomes for reading and writing in key stage 1, improving these areas remains a focus.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils are well supported and learn the curriculum alongside their peers with necessary adaptations. Staff know their individual needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know they can speak to trusted adults if they have concerns. Incidents of bullying are rare and handled swiftly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The school ensures a positive culture around safeguarding that prioritizes pupils' interests.
Parent Feedback: Parents are supportive and appreciate how the school works closely with families.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils develop their interests and skills through a variety of after-school clubs such as crochet club and parkour club.
Impact on Student Progress: Improving the quality of teaching has been a focus, especially after weak outcomes in reading and writing.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff need further training in phonics to deliver the program effectively.
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About Us
Ellacombe Church of England Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Devon, South West.
It has 381 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 61% 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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At Ellacombe C of E Academy, we consider ourselves as an academy family of children, their families and staff who learn and grow together, our aim is to nurture children as a whole. At Ellacombe, we foster in our children a belief that by working together, we can achieve great things 'Together, we take strides towards a bright future'. We are strengthened and supported by being part of a wider community, The Learning Academy Partnership. As a Multi Academy Trust (MAT), we are a family of exceptional academies across Torbay and Devon who work together for the good of all our children and communities. Our whole ethos, both at Ellacombe, and across our MAT, is to be inclusive, to recognise that all children are different but equally special. Our Christian Vision is integral to our school family, which means we recognise our children and their families both as individually special but set within the collective team. Working together as a whole community is something which we highly value and we embrace every opportunity to grow and strengthen our partnerships with families. Whether this includes joining us for Celebration Worship in School, for open afternoons to celebrate learning and events in school or joining us for our wonderful community events, such as our Fayres. At Ellacombe, we place great energy and care in nurturing and fostering these relationships with our parents so that the whole family is supported as we 'take strides together'.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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C+
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.4 | 16.8 | 26 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 97 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 104 | 105 |
| 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 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 98 | 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 | 61% | 53.06% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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 1 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 1 | 101 | 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% 1 | 64.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 5 | 8.93% | 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 | 5.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.6 | Well 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 7 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 9 | 104 | 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 | 85% 38 | 59.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 9 | 7.37% | 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 | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.7 | Well 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 | 103 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 96 | 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 | 47% | 54.11% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.74% | 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 | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 | 5th 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1