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Whipton Barton Junior School
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Whipton Barton Junior School
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- Exeter EX1 3JP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The reading curriculum helps pupils read with confidence and fluency.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils follow an ambitious curriculum that has a positive impact on their learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, content is not defined precisely enough.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils know how to find solutions to difficult problems in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers provide timely support for anyone who has fallen behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are caring towards others, respectful, and have high standards of conduct.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported through advice, support, and external agencies.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders act with the pupils' interests at the forefront and understand that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils understand the importance of being safe online and learn how to keep themselves healthy both physically and mentally.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the extracurricular clubs and opportunities provided by the school.
Parental Involvement: Pupils participate in local civic projects, which supports them to become active citizens.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in a range of extracurricular clubs which enhance the curriculum.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value leaders' consideration for their well-being and workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils build new learning on firm foundations and understand why education is important.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check pupils’ understanding regularly and ensure timely support.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, content is not precise enough for pupils to build securely on knowledge.
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About Us
Whipton Barton Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 206 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 33% 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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that all children can accomplish well with top-notch instruction and the appropriate assistance. A comprehensive and interesting curriculum will help students meet those high expectations. that we will help our teachers in becoming the finest and that our students deserve the best teachers. that we are committed to having no permanent exclusions and are an entirely inclusive federation. that each of us is liable for the protection and well-being of our kids.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 7-11 | 2-7 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 13.7 | 26.8 | - |
| Proficient Math | 99 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 101 | - | - |
| 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 | 99 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 33% | 50.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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.
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.
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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
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Whipton Barton Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1