Honiton Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Clapper Lane Honiton Devon EX14 1QF |
| Phone | 01404548700 |
| Reference Number | 113098 |
Honiton Primary School has made significant strides since its previous inspection, moving from 'requires improvement' to a 'good' rating across all domains of performance. The school's vision of nurturing 'world-ready people' is reflected in the strong community involvement and positive relationships between staff and pupils. The well-structured early years provision lays a solid foundation for learning, with pupils feeling safe and engaged in their education. However, the reading curriculum needs further development to ensure that pupils master more complex reading skills as they progress.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 417 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.76%
Girls: 47.24% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 24 | 51 |
| 2 | 27 | 19 | 46 |
| 3 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 4 | 26 | 36 | 62 |
| 5 | 33 | 25 | 58 |
| 6 | 26 | 27 | 53 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.6% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| African | 2.6% |
| Indian | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jul 2021 | School inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community involvement and support
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Effective early years provision promoting learning
- Good behaviour and positive attitudes from pupils
- Strong focus on inclusivity, especially for SEND pupils
- Well-planned curriculum in most subjects
Areas for Improvement
- Reading curriculum lacks full planning for complex skills
- Some subjects do not have clearly defined knowledge progression
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3 | ||
| Writing | 3.3 | ||
| Maths | 1.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 20 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Littletown Primary Academy
Honiton Bottom Road, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2EG |
0.72 miles |
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Awliscombe Church of England Primary School
Awliscombe, Honiton, Devon, EX14 3PJ |
1.85 miles |
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Offwell Church of England Primary School
Offwell, Honiton, Devon, EX14 9SA |
2.07 miles |
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Farway Church of England Primary School
Church Green, Farway, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6EQ |
2.87 miles |
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Feniton Church of England Primary School
Station Road, Feniton, Honiton, Devon, EX14 3EA |
4.14 miles |
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Broadhembury Church of England Primary School
Broadhembury, Honiton, Devon, EX14 3NF |
4.5 miles |
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Payhembury Church of England Primary School
Payhembury, Devon County Council, Exeter, Devon, EX14 3HT |
4.77 miles |
|
Upottery Primary School
Upottery, Honiton, Devon, EX14 9QT |
4.89 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Honiton Community College
School Lane, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1QT |
0.13 miles |