Hartland Primary School

Type Primary / Foundation school
Age Range 2-11
Religion Does not apply
Address North Road
Hartland
Bideford
Devon
EX39 6BP
Phone 01237441258
Reference Number 113152

Hartland Primary School has effectively maintained its standards since the last inspection, showcasing a strong commitment to the education and well-being of its pupils. The school has an ambitious curriculum that supports both academic and personal development, which is appreciated by parents and students alike. Pupils feel safe and are well-supported through various initiatives, such as 'Calm Club', contributing to a positive school environment where bullying is rare and concerns are addressed promptly. One of the school's notable strengths is its strong focus on early reading and phonics instruction, ensuring that pupils develop fluency and enjoyment in reading. Additionally, staff are knowledgeable about the needs of students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling inclusive teaching practices that help all pupils succeed. However, the school must address some curricular inconsistencies in early writing development to further enhance student outcomes.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 101
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 48.51%
Girls: 51.49%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 11.9%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 11.9%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 20.2
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 18
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 21.7

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 9 9 18
2 5 4 9
3 7 10 17
4 6 7 13
5 10 6 16
6 8 11 19

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 89.1%
White, Other 5.9%
Indian 3%
White & Black (Caribbean) 1%
White & Black (African) 1%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 21 Jan 2025
Date Report
21 Jan 2025 School inspection
04 Jun 2019 Full inspection:
08 Mar 2017 Full inspection:
18 Sep 2012 Full inspection:
04 Nov 2009 Full inspection:
11 Sep 2006 Full inspection:
12 Feb 2001 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Caring and supportive staff dedicated to pupil well-being.
  • Ambitious curriculum that promotes academic and personal growth.
  • Effective early reading instruction leading to fluent readers.
  • Strong focus on pastoral support and emotional well-being.
  • Inclusive teaching practices for pupils with SEND.
  • Clear behaviour expectations resulting in a calm learning environment.
  • Swift action taken to improve pupil attendance.

Areas for Improvement

  • Key knowledge for early writing not clearly identified.
  • Assessment procedures for some subjects are time-consuming and ineffective.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 79%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 16%

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 108

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading -3.2
Writing -0.2
Maths 2.1

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 0 0
Third Preference 0 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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