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Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
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Foundational Skills: Strong teaching supports rapid progress in early years. Phonics and grammar programs are robust
Success of the Curriculum: Children make strong progress with meaningful learning experiences
Areas Needing Improvement: More challenge needed for most able pupils, especially in writing
Performance in Maths & Reading: Confident readers and mathematicians, particularly in key stage 2
Support for Falling Behind: Wide range of intervention groups and small-group work support vulnerable pupils
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are motivated to develop skills
Support for SEND Pupils: Additional needs support is above and beyond, strong teaching and transition from early age
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding culture is strong, staff respond quickly to incidents
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff work effectively with parents and agencies, safeguarding arrangements are robust
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate accessibility and involvement in children's successes
Parental Involvement: Parents enthusiastically involve in classroom activities at the start of the day
Extracurricular Activities: Reading clubs and mobile library increase interest in reading
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and other adults act very early to support learning
Impact on Student Progress: Consistently good teaching in key stage 2, strong progress for lower-attaining groups
Teaching Staff Challenges: Expectations vary across key stage 1, inconsistent progress
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers do not always challenge pupils to their best abilities, especially in writing
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Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Devon, South West.

It has 476 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.

At this school, 48% 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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C
Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 2-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 20.2 25.8 15
Proficient Math 102 108 100
Proficient Read 104 109 101
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 102 91 97
Reading 104 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 48% 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 -2.1 Below Average
Writing -1 Below Average
Maths -2.5 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.

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 103 90 96
Reading 104 1 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 62% 3 56.07% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 15% 9 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 -0.4 Average
Writing 0.6 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 2 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 65% 6 58.22% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 6% 2 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 0.2 Average
Writing 0.7 Average
Maths -0.1 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 105 92 93
Reading 104 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 59% 56.85% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 4% 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 -1.2 Below Average
Writing -0.2 Average
Maths -0.6 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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