Whimple Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Whimple Exeter Devon EX5 2TS |
| Phone | 01404822584 |
| Reference Number | 113113 |
Whimple Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school. The pupils are enthusiastic learners, demonstrating positive behavior and strong relationships with staff and peers. A notable strength is the emphasis on emotional well-being and the effective support provided to pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities. The school community, including parents, expresses high levels of satisfaction regarding the quality of education and pastoral care provided.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 131 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.04%
Girls: 54.96% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| 2 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| 4 | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| 5 | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| 6 | 7 | 13 | 20 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.9% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Dec 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2022 | School inspection |
| 18 Oct 2017 | Short inspection |
| 06 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate kindness, politeness, and a love for learning.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils create a supportive environment.
- Effective support is provided for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Reading is prioritized, contributing to pupils' overall learning success.
- Well-structured history curriculum supports the development of knowledge.
- Pupils engage in a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack a well-structured curriculum, affecting knowledge retention.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | 1.1 | ||
| Writing | -1.6 | ||
| Maths | -0.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
Rockbeare, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2EQ |
2.17 miles |
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West Hill Primary School
Beech Park, West Hill, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1UQ |
2.64 miles |
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Clyst Hydon Primary School
Clyst Hydon, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 2ND |
2.71 miles |
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St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School
Younghayes Road, Cranbrook, Exeter, Devon, EX5 7DT |
2.92 miles |
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Plymtree Church of England Primary School
Plymtree, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 2JU |
3.49 miles |
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Feniton Church of England Primary School
Station Road, Feniton, Honiton, Devon, EX14 3EA |
3.6 miles |
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Broadclyst Community Primary School
School Lane, Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3JG |
3.76 miles |
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Payhembury Church of England Primary School
Payhembury, Devon County Council, Exeter, Devon, EX14 3HT |
3.77 miles |
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Ottery St Mary Primary School
Longdogs Lane, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1HY |
3.91 miles |
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Tipton St John Church of England Primary School
Tipton St John, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0AG |
4.36 miles |
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The Duchy School Bradninch
Bowley Meadow, Townlands, Bradninch, Exeter, Devon, EX5 4RF |
4.89 miles |
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Cranbrook Education Campus
Tillhouse Road, Cranbrook, Cranbrook Education Campus, Exeter, Devon, EX5 7EE |
2.1 miles |
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The Wildings
Royston Farm, Talaton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2RR |
2.51 miles |
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The King's School
Cadhay Lane, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1RA |
3.02 miles |
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Clyst Vale Community College
Station Road, Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3AJ |
3.72 miles |