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Yeo Valley Primary School
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Yeo Valley Primary School
- Primary
- Barnstaple EX32 7HB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders give high priority to teaching early reading, including phonics, ensuring pupils become accurate and confident readers. They match books to learned sounds effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is highly ambitious, well-sequenced, and constructed. Subject leaders know their subjects well.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, the curriculum is not fully embedded, leading to less deep understanding in these areas among pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Deep dives in mathematics and early reading show positive engagement, though some areas need further embedding for improved outcomes.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils needing additional support with reading receive effective help and catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes, respect staff, and each other. Behaviour in lessons and the playground is good. Bullying is rare and resolved quickly.
Support for SEND Pupils: The provision for pupils with SEND is strong. Needs are identified quickly and accurately, using technology imaginatively to enhance learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is very little bullying, and issues are resolved quickly by adults. Pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders work well with external agencies to support children and families, prioritizing regular training for all staff on potential harm areas.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are considered through Ofsted’s Parent View and impact inspection decisions.
Parental Involvement: Parental feedback influences inspections and reflects their satisfaction or concerns.
Extracurricular Activities: Many trips and residentials enhance the curriculum. A range of clubs is available, although attendance could improve.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high due to prioritization of professional development and collaborative opportunities.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching ensures pupils progress well, particularly in early years reading and phonics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks ensure teaching quality, especially in phonics and reading, are maintained.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subjects need better curriculum embedding for more robust pupil understanding.
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About Us
Yeo Valley Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 199 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 36% 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 | 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 | 2-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.8 | 23.5 | 19.4 |
| Proficient Math | 96 | 101 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 102 | 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 | 96 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 36% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | 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 | - | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 56.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Yeo Valley Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1