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Wilcombe Primary School
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- Tiverton EX16 4AL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Effective teaching in mathematics and phonics supports strong foundational skills in reading and maths.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy learning with an engaging and relevant curriculum, leading to better-than-expected progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need higher standards for presentation and handwriting.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Students make better than expected progress in mathematics and early reading skills.
Support for Falling Behind: Good use of additional government funding helps pupils catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils exhibit positive attitudes, are respectful, and work well together.
Support for SEND Pupils: High-quality support enables good progress, though attendance needs improvement for some.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Robust safeguarding and a proactive approach ensure safety and well-being.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and their emotional well-being is heavily supported.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the school's work.
Parental Involvement: Staff build effective relationships with parents to support successful learning.
Extracurricular Activities: The school uses sports premium funding effectively, with more pupils participating in sports clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Indoor and outdoor areas are well maintained and contribute to children's enjoyment of learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers benefit from sharing good practices within the trust, improving quality.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved teaching leads to accelerated progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Rigorous performance management ensures teaching quality and accountability.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Middle leaders need to be more proactive in driving improvements.
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Wilcombe Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 169 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 93% 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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In Wilcombe, we support the idea of "Learning for Life."
From the moment a child enters our Early Years classroom until the end of their time with us, we place a high premium on helping them develop their social, emotional, and personal abilities via teamwork.
Ventrus has Wilcombe Primary School as a member.
The Trust, which consists of eleven primary schools in Devon and one secondary school, strives to provide excellent education via teamwork and shared accountability.
Each of the schools has a head teacher, and these school administrators collaborate closely to ensure that we present a curriculum that fits the requirements of all students and that our students have access to a variety of challenging possibilities.
At the local level, Mrs. Leeson and Mrs. Barnett collaborate to ensure Wilcombe Primary School continues to offer a high quality of education. The Executive team oversees and supports school improvement for all eleven schools.
There are frequent opportunities for the kids at the Trust schools to interact and play with kids from all of the schools.
For additional information on the Ventrus, please click the link below.
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From the moment a child enters our Early Years classroom until the end of their time with us, we place a high premium on helping them develop their social, emotional, and personal abilities via teamwork.
Ventrus has Wilcombe Primary School as a member.
The Trust, which consists of eleven primary schools in Devon and one secondary school, strives to provide excellent education via teamwork and shared accountability.
Each of the schools has a head teacher, and these school administrators collaborate closely to ensure that we present a curriculum that fits the requirements of all students and that our students have access to a variety of challenging possibilities.
At the local level, Mrs. Leeson and Mrs. Barnett collaborate to ensure Wilcombe Primary School continues to offer a high quality of education. The Executive team oversees and supports school improvement for all eleven schools.
There are frequent opportunities for the kids at the Trust schools to interact and play with kids from all of the schools.
For additional information on the Ventrus, please click the link below.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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C
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.6 | 16.6 | 24.4 |
| Proficient Math | 111 | 102 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 113 | 104 | 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 | 111 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 113 | 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 | 93% | 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 | 8.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 6.9 | Well 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 | 100 4 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 4 | 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 | 58% 9 | 56.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.2 | 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 5 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 4 | 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 | 67% 22 | 58.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 1 | 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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | 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 | 99 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 45% | 56.85% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wilcombe Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
