West Croft School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Coronation Road Bideford Devon EX39 3DE |
| Phone | 01237473548 |
| Reference Number | 113132 |
West Croft School has made significant progress since its previous inspection, moving from an 'Requires Improvement' to a 'Good' rating across all domains. Leaders have high expectations for pupils and have developed a curriculum that not only supports academic achievement but also fosters personal growth. The school creates a positive learning environment where pupils feel safe, respected, and engaged in their education. The commitment of the staff to the pupils’ well-being and the strong support provided to families are also notable strengths of the school. However, there are areas that still require attention, particularly in ensuring consistency in reading support for pupils in key stage 2, which could impact their fluency and overall progress.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 484 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.55%
Girls: 45.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 42.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 19 | 45 |
| 2 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 3 | 25 | 29 | 54 |
| 4 | 37 | 35 | 72 |
| 5 | 36 | 26 | 62 |
| 6 | 44 | 40 | 84 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.5% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| Unclassified | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| African | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 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 | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
| 15 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations set by leaders for pupil achievement
- Effective curriculum that supports both academic and personal development
- Positive pupil behaviour and a safe learning environment
- Strong staff support for families and the community
- Good phonics teaching in early years and key stage 1
- Well-organized mathematics curriculum with good subject knowledge from teachers
- Support for pupils with special educational needs is effective
- Pupils demonstrate good manners and responsible behaviour
Areas for Improvement
- Some key stage 2 pupils lack fluency in reading due to inconsistent support
- Teachers do not consistently assess pupil knowledge gaps across all subjects
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38% | ||
| 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 | 101 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
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 | -3.3 | ||
| Writing | -7.2 | ||
| Maths | -4.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Chanters Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QN |
0.91 miles |
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East-the-Water Community Primary School
Mines Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4BZ |
0.95 miles |
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St Helen's Church of England School
Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5AP |
1.53 miles |
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St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Seaview Road, Morwenna Park, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1EL |
2.08 miles |
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St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School
Jackets Lane, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1HT |
2.17 miles |
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Appledore School
Richmond Road, Appledore, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1PF |
2.73 miles |
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Monkleigh Primary School
Monkleigh, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5JY |
3.27 miles |
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Instow Community Primary and Pre-School
Rectory Lane, Instow, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4LU |
3.75 miles |
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Buckland Brewer Primary School
Buckland Brewer, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5LX |
3.8 miles |
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Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School
Lovacott, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3PU |
4.52 miles |
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Parkham Primary School
Parkham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5PL |
4.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Bideford College
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AR |
0.41 miles |
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Kingsley School Devon
Northdown Road, Bideford, EX39 3LY |
0.62 miles |