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Hatherleigh Community Primary School
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Hatherleigh Community Primary School
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- Hatherleigh EX20 3JB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority across the school. Staff ensure all pupils receive phonics teaching that meets their needs.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, with a well-sequenced curriculum from early years to Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: The reading curriculum in key stage 2 is underdeveloped; leaders need to ensure it is further developed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils now know more and remember more in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide support to help pupils who fall behind catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are enthusiastic learners, and value responsibilities, such as supporting leaders through the school council.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well throughout the school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Adults deal swiftly with any minor falling out; bullying is rare, and pupils feel safe at school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders have established effective systems to keep pupils safe, including knowing how to identify and report concerns.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers value the work of staff and the school; many say that the school is helping their children to thrive.
Extracurricular Activities: Many pupils benefit from the range of activities that develop and nurture their talents and interests well.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are overwhelmingly positive about the school; leaders create an atmosphere where everyone is valued and supported.
Impact on Student Progress: Current pupils now know more and remember more in mathematics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, teachers do not always check with enough precision that pupils remember important knowledge well enough.
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Hatherleigh Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 183 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 37% 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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A school board was elected in Hatherleigh in 1870, and land was bought for a new, $2,000 building that would house 290 students and an adjacent master's house.
"Last day in the old National Schools, gave the children holiday in order to have the books, slates, and other items moved down to the New Schools," says an entry in the school log book on June 17, 1876.
Boys and girls above the age of six were taught in separate classrooms at the time, and although attendance was required for kids who lived within three miles of the school, many kids took unofficial days off to plant potatoes, assist with the harvest, or take care of ailing family members.
The school's heating arrangements were extremely inadequate, according to the Log Book, and in January 1880 the school was closed because the pupils were sobbing from the cold, the ink in the inkwells had frozen, and the burners were only providing localised heating.
Although the log book mentions object lessons on a variety of themes, including the Butterfly, Copper, Obedience, and a Kitchen Range, nothing is known about the lessons in those early years.
Hatherleigh stopped being an all-age school in 1956, and the older students moved on to Okehampton for their secondary studies.
From some perspectives, the school still seems like the same sturdy Victorian structure that it had for more than 130 years, yet inside, the students, staff, and instruction are firmly rooted in the twenty-first century.
taken from the Hatherleigh School 1876-1976 Centenary Souvenir booklet's part titled "From Slates to Ball Points."
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"Last day in the old National Schools, gave the children holiday in order to have the books, slates, and other items moved down to the New Schools," says an entry in the school log book on June 17, 1876.
Boys and girls above the age of six were taught in separate classrooms at the time, and although attendance was required for kids who lived within three miles of the school, many kids took unofficial days off to plant potatoes, assist with the harvest, or take care of ailing family members.
The school's heating arrangements were extremely inadequate, according to the Log Book, and in January 1880 the school was closed because the pupils were sobbing from the cold, the ink in the inkwells had frozen, and the burners were only providing localised heating.
Although the log book mentions object lessons on a variety of themes, including the Butterfly, Copper, Obedience, and a Kitchen Range, nothing is known about the lessons in those early years.
Hatherleigh stopped being an all-age school in 1956, and the older students moved on to Okehampton for their secondary studies.
From some perspectives, the school still seems like the same sturdy Victorian structure that it had for more than 130 years, yet inside, the students, staff, and instruction are firmly rooted in the twenty-first century.
taken from the Hatherleigh School 1876-1976 Centenary Souvenir booklet's part titled "From Slates to Ball Points."
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.5 | - | 18 |
| Proficient Math | 98 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 110 |
| 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 | 98 | 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 | 37% | 50.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -4.9 | Well 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 | 101 3 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 50% 16 | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -6.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.6 | Well 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 3 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 66% 27 | 58.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 101 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 39% | 56.85% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.0 | 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hatherleigh Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1