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Hayward's Primary School
- Primary
- Crediton EX17 3AX
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Success of the Curriculum: Achievement is good because pupils make better progress from their starting points than that found nationally.
Foundational Skills: Effective provision supports good progress in foundational skills, but attainment is still below average as children start in Year 1.
Areas Needing Improvement: Increase the proportion of pupils reaching the higher levels in both key stages by promoting strategies to extend learning for the more able.
Performance in Maths & Reading: By the end of Year 6, pupils are at the national average in literacy and numeracy.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support through small groups and individual work helps struggling pupils make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is outstanding; pupils show care and consideration for others, transforming challenging behaviour into positive learning attitudes.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school is justifiably proud of its success with disabled pupils or those with special educational needs, who make good progress through targeted support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel very safe; bullying incidents are rare and dealt with effectively. Attendance is higher than average.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Recent appointment of a pastoral leader and consistent behaviour policy support positive attitudes and welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers show overwhelming support, acknowledging the connection between teaching and rising standards.
Parental Involvement: Engagement with parents includes successful initiatives like ‘Bring Your Dad to School Day’.
Extracurricular Activities: A large number of clubs and activities are supported enthusiastically, contributing to an exciting learning community.
Outdoor Facilities: The Forest School brings learning to life through practical activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are enthusiastic, show good subject knowledge, and engage well with pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is closely tied to rising standards, with effective classroom monitoring and professional development.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school's assessment policy is implemented effectively, supporting understanding of how to improve work.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Time allocation for senior leadership roles remains lower than usual, affecting their overall effectiveness.
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About Us
Hayward's Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 401 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 52% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.4 | - | 12 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 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 | 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 | 52% | 50.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 102 2 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 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 | 48% 16 | 56.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 3 | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | 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 | 104 1 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 64% 6 | 58.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 5 | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 58% | 56.85% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hayward's Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1