East-the-Water Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mines Road Bideford Devon EX39 4BZ |
| Phone | 01237475178 |
| Reference Number | 113130 |
East-the-Water Community Primary School remains a good school where pupils are happy and enjoy a vibrant community environment. Leaders have a strong understanding of their students and foster high expectations, resulting in warm and nurturing relationships that promote a safe atmosphere. The curriculum is designed to be broad and ambitious, with a particular focus on developing language and communication skills from the early years. While most subjects are well-structured, some newer curriculum areas have not yet fully secured their desired impact, leading to less secure knowledge in those subjects. Overall, the school effectively supports pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 448 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.24%
Girls: 45.76% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 41.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 26 | 59 |
| 2 | 35 | 19 | 54 |
| 3 | 26 | 30 | 56 |
| 4 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
| 5 | 37 | 24 | 61 |
| 6 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.7% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 May 2023 | School inspection |
| 05 Dec 2017 | Short inspection |
| 27 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Nov 2005 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 May 2005 | Inspection |
| 22 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a vibrant and welcoming school environment.
- High expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Strong focus on language and communication skill development.
- Warm and nurturing relationships between staff and pupils.
- Effective teaching that builds on prior knowledge.
- Inclusive learning environment supporting all pupils' needs.
- Opportunities for extra-curricular activities enhancing pupils' experiences.
- Strong safeguarding measures in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum changes in some subjects are not yet embedded, affecting knowledge retention.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | 0.1 | ||
| Writing | 3.5 | ||
| Maths | 1.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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West Croft School
Coronation Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3DE |
0.95 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Chanters Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QN |
1 miles |
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St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Seaview Road, Morwenna Park, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1EL |
2.21 miles |
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St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School
Jackets Lane, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1HT |
2.3 miles |
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St Helen's Church of England School
Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5AP |
2.45 miles |
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Appledore School
Richmond Road, Appledore, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1PF |
2.53 miles |
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Instow Community Primary and Pre-School
Rectory Lane, Instow, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4LU |
3.23 miles |
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Monkleigh Primary School
Monkleigh, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5JY |
3.36 miles |
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Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School
Lovacott, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3PU |
3.58 miles |
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Buckland Brewer Primary School
Buckland Brewer, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5LX |
4.39 miles |
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Fremington Primary School
Beechfield Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3DD |
4.72 miles |
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Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
Borough Road, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7NU |
4.93 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Bideford College
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AR |
1.27 miles |
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Kingsley School Devon
Northdown Road, Bideford, EX39 3LY |
1.28 miles |
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Great Torrington School
Calvesford Road, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DJ |
4.79 miles |