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Instow Community Primary and Pre-School
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Instow Community Primary and Pre-School
- Primary
- Instow EX39 4LU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritize early reading and mathematics, supported by high-quality training for all staff.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy mathematics and reading; the curriculum effectively supports their learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Wider curriculum subjects need better design and sequencing for deeper knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are confident readers and enjoy mathematics through regular review activities.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils needing extra support in reading are identified quickly and supported well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display high standards of behaviour and have positive attitudes towards learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective support through collaboration with teachers and parents, meeting pupils' needs with personalized adaptations.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong safeguarding culture with regular updates and effective action taken by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Governors ensure safeguarding procedures are reviewed and all staff are suitable to work with children.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate that staff are supportive of their children’s needs.
Parental Involvement: Parents can give feedback through Ofsted Parent View and are involved in community activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in activities such as musical theatre club and residential trips to build resilience.
Outdoor Facilities: Well-resourced playgrounds help pupils play well together.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive high-quality training and use precise questioning to support pupil learning.
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations and regular reviews ensure pupils connect new ideas and concepts effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders and governors check the impact of improvement work to enhance education quality.
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About Us
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 138 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 83% 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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Welcome to the webpage for the Instow Community Primary School and Pre-School. We sincerely hope you enjoy learning more about our outstanding pre-school and school, as well as the fantastic learning and experiences that kids encounter here. Please visit us as frequently as you can because we are always adding to this site. Call the school office at 01271 860545 if you'd like to learn more or come see us at the school. We are eager to meet you. Please see the prospectus for our school below.
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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-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | - | 25.1 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 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 | 105 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 83% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 106 1 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 5 | 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 | 71% 15 | 56.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | 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 | 107 2 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 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 | 86% 10 | 58.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 7.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.7 | Well 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 | 105 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 76% | 56.85% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above Average |
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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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Instow Community Primary and Pre-School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1