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Tipton St John Church of England Primary School
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Tipton St John Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Ottery St. Mary EX10 0AG
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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 |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: From early years, children learn reading, writing, and maths through a well-structured curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have considered how the curriculum supports pupils to achieve well, including those with SEND.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders have not assured themselves sufficiently that the curriculum is put in place as intended and need to improve reading comprehension at key stage two.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils talk passionately about the books they enjoy reading, and they say that they read often.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff check what pupils know across most of the curriculum and use this to provide appropriate support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are kind, polite, and respectful. They meet leaders' high expectations and, as a result, disruption to lessons is rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff know pupils with SEND well and they talk positively about the extra help they get with their learning, which helps them to know and do more.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know what bullying means and trust adults to support any problems they have; bullying is rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders provide wider opportunities for pupils to learn how to keep safe, including through the mini police and school visitors.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers who responded to the online questionnaire, Ofsted Parent View, would like further extra-curricular opportunities to be reinstated.
Parental Involvement: Leaders use strong links with the church to support pupils’ wider development and involve parents/caregivers in community activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils attend sporting events at the local secondary school and have responsibilities as sports leaders.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils and parents talk very positively about the clubs they attended before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are positive about the support they receive from leaders and describe the school as the most caring they have known.
Impact on Student Progress: In most subjects, staff plan what they want pupils to remember and have organized the curriculum carefully so pupils build on prior knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There is some variability in the quality of teaching in some subjects, which leaders need to address.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders should check that the teaching of the curriculum is consistently of high quality to support pupils to know and remember more over time.
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About Us
Tipton St John Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Devon, South West.
It has 76 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1.
At this school, 79% 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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Tipton St. John National School was established in 1843, the fifth year of Queen Victoria's reign, with the help of Sarah Ireland.
Prior to that time, the education had been "conducted in a humble hut" and had been "mostly sustained by subscription of those dwelling outside of the territory." The community had about 500 residents.
When the school was opened, the juniors were on the first level while the infants were upstairs. However, in 1890, the upper floor and stairs were removed, and a rear addition was constructed to house the infants.
The Church of England was instrumental in establishing a school in Tipton.
The Church has always been a spiritually and physically close neighbour to its school.
Therefore, it was entirely natural that the school adopted its current status of "Voluntary Aided" in 1953.
In 1992, the school underwent a comprehensive renovation, including a new construction of the upper.
Our school is located in the centre of Tipton St. John, a well-liked and picturesque community.
There are playgrounds and a sizable grassy area on the school grounds.
We frequently use the community's amenities, including the river, the playing fields, the village hall, and the church.
The Tipton St. John community, as well as other rural communities, are served by the school.
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Prior to that time, the education had been "conducted in a humble hut" and had been "mostly sustained by subscription of those dwelling outside of the territory." The community had about 500 residents.
When the school was opened, the juniors were on the first level while the infants were upstairs. However, in 1890, the upper floor and stairs were removed, and a rear addition was constructed to house the infants.
The Church of England was instrumental in establishing a school in Tipton.
The Church has always been a spiritually and physically close neighbour to its school.
Therefore, it was entirely natural that the school adopted its current status of "Voluntary Aided" in 1953.
In 1992, the school underwent a comprehensive renovation, including a new construction of the upper.
Our school is located in the centre of Tipton St. John, a well-liked and picturesque community.
There are playgrounds and a sizable grassy area on the school grounds.
We frequently use the community's amenities, including the river, the playing fields, the village hall, and the church.
The Tipton St. John community, as well as other rural communities, are served by the school.
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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 | 11.8 | - | 22.5 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 107 | 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 | 108 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 79% | 50.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 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 | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 110 2 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 2 | 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% 13 | 56.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 8 | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 4.2 | 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 | 112 6 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 111 6 | 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 | 93% 33 | 58.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 8 | 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 | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 6.9 | 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 | 106 | 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 | 60% | 56.85% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below 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 | 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
11 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Tipton St John Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
