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Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy
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Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority, with children regularly listening to stories and poems, becoming fluent readers quickly.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is carefully designed, deepening pupils' knowledge across many subjects over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment is not always used effectively; this hinders progression to more complex work, like problem-solving in mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils apply their mathematical knowledge confidently and read books regularly.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff ensure that pupils who have fallen behind catch up quickly, improving fluency in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display positive attitudes and respond well to reward systems, showing collective responsibility.
Support for SEND Pupils: The trust supports staff to teach phonics effectively, ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND become fluent readers rapidly.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and understand the importance of behaving appropriately. The school acts robustly to check causes for any absence.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective; pupils show a mature understanding of protected characteristics and healthy relationships.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are collected via Ofsted Parent View, influencing inspection decisions.
Parental Involvement: Parents' involvement and feedback are utilized for continuous school improvement.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a range of enrichment opportunities, including acting, singing, playing music, and baking.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the support received from the trust, enhancing their engagement.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching has a positive impact on pupil progress, especially in reading and math.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors and trustees carry out their roles effectively, supporting teaching quality.
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About Us
Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Devon, South West.
It has 191 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 0% 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 |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 5-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.3 | 13.4 | 26.3 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | - | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | - | 104 |
| 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 | 101 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 0% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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 | 110 5 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 111 2 | 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 | 93% 16 | 56.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 15 | 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 | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | 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 5 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 1 | 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 | 77% 3 | 58.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 21 | 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 | 2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 110 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 80% | 56.85% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
