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Woolacombe School
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritized, books are carefully selected, and staff share their enjoyment of reading, helping pupils become confident readers.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has designed an ambitious curriculum; strategies help pupils build knowledge successfully over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects have a new curriculum and require better identification of gaps in pupils' knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Inspectors carried out deep dives in early reading and mathematics; pupils read to a trusted adult.
Behaviour and Attitudes: School is calm and orderly; pupils show positive attitudes to learning and take pride in their work.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers adapt learning for SEND pupils but some do not receive adequate support due to insufficiently precise identification.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers adapt learning for SEND pupils but the support is not always precisely identified, affecting knowledge building.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High attendance is linked to a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and respected.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors spoke with parents and considered responses through Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Staff and families share reading recommendations with the community, involving parents in school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides many enrichment opportunities beyond academics, including leadership roles and environmental activities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have the expertise needed to teach reading well; teachers use strategies to help pupils learn effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Assessment is used to identify how well pupils are learning, ensuring they build knowledge over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Inspectors discussed the curriculum with leaders, observed lessons, and reviewed pupil work.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Implementation of some new curriculums needs precision in identifying pupils' support requirements.
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About Us
Woolacombe School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 231 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 55% 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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The educators at Woolacombe School Nursery are dedicated to giving kids a loving, engaging, and safe environment.
We rely on the idea that kids are inherently curious and have a natural aptitude for learning.
Our daycare is modelled after the Reggio Emilia approach, which places a high importance on the environment's capacity to foster learning via inquisitive, open-ended play.
In our nursery, we consistently put an emphasis on assisting kids in developing their speech and language abilities because we understand that communication is at the heart of all learning.
The nursery's staff holds that experiences in and around nature are an important part of the Woolacombe Nursery's educational principles. They also feel that exposure to the natural world is crucial for children's healthy development.
We have the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of seasoned practitioners and teachers because we are a teacher-led setting and a member of Woolacombe School and the South West Schools' Federation.
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We rely on the idea that kids are inherently curious and have a natural aptitude for learning.
Our daycare is modelled after the Reggio Emilia approach, which places a high importance on the environment's capacity to foster learning via inquisitive, open-ended play.
In our nursery, we consistently put an emphasis on assisting kids in developing their speech and language abilities because we understand that communication is at the heart of all learning.
The nursery's staff holds that experiences in and around nature are an important part of the Woolacombe Nursery's educational principles. They also feel that exposure to the natural world is crucial for children's healthy development.
We have the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of seasoned practitioners and teachers because we are a teacher-led setting and a member of Woolacombe School and the South West Schools' Federation.
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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 | 2-11 | 2-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | - | 18.4 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | - | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | - | 103 |
| 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 | 55% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | 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 & 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Woolacombe School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1