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The Topsham School
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- Exeter EX3 0DN
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The systematic teaching of phonics is effectively supporting all pupils to achieve well in reading and writing.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy their learning because of the varied activities and very good relationships they have with adults.
Areas Needing Improvement: Targets are not used effectively to challenge pupils or enable them to monitor their progress.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ attainment in reading by the end of Year 2 and at the end of Year 6 is above average.
Support for Falling Behind: Activities are matched to their needs, and pupils receive effective support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have good attitudes to learning and behave well in lessons and around the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make good progress from their starting points because activities are matched to their needs and they receive effective support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Almost all pupils say they feel safe, and instances of bullying are rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils expressed mature and deeply thoughtful responses on how to deal with cyber-bullying.
Parental Involvement: Parents captured the views of many by saying ‘We value the staff who are highly skilled and caring professionals.'
Parent Feedback: Some parents and carers would like to be more regularly informed about their children’s progress and how they can support their children’s learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Many pupils learn musical instruments and pupils regularly take part in music and art festivals during the year.
Outdoor Facilities: Children are provided with a vibrant, exciting and stimulating learning environment, both indoors and outside.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are successful in establishing an environment for learning that fosters independence and creativity.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use assessment information well to plan interesting and challenging activities for the differing abilities of pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use astute questioning to develop pupils’ understanding and support good progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The marking of pupils’ work is not always detailed enough to provide pupils with information on how to improve their work.
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About Us
The Topsham School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 221 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 46% 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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B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23 | 25.8 | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 101 | 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 | 46% | 50.35% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 5.99% | 7.4% |
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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 106 2 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 77% 8 | 56.07% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 4 | 8.32% | 9.69% |
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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 104 2 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 69% 11 | 58.22% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 8.83% | 9.14% |
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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1 | 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 | 106 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 80% | 56.85% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 8.26% | 8.17% |
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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Topsham School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
