Instow Community Primary and Pre-School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Rectory Lane Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4LU |
| Phone | 01271860545 |
| Reference Number | 113156 |
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School is recognized as a good school, continuing its strong performance. Pupils thrive within an inclusive environment, displaying positive behaviors aligned with the school’s values. The leaders and staff maintain high expectations, fostering respectful relationships and ensuring pupils feel safe and supported. The school promotes a variety of experiences that prepare students for future challenges, leading to a proud and engaged student body. However, there are weaknesses in the wider curriculum implementation, which can hinder the consistent depth of knowledge across subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 138 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.45%
Girls: 48.55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| 2 | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| 3 | 8 | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | 11 | 9 | 20 |
| 5 | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| 6 | 10 | 8 | 18 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.4% |
| White & Asian | 4.3% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 May 2023 | School inspection |
| 23 Nov 2016 | Short inspection |
| 15 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 13 May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy reading and receive effective support in developing their reading skills.
- High-quality training provided to staff enhances learning outcomes.
- Strong emphasis on early reading and mathematics leads to confident learners.
- Inclusive environment supports all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff contribute to a calm learning atmosphere.
- Diverse personal development opportunities within the curriculum.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the wider curriculum affects depth of knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
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 | 108 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
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 | 0.9 | ||
| Writing | 0.4 | ||
| Maths | -0.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 12 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Appledore School
Richmond Road, Appledore, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1PF |
1.4 miles |
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Fremington Primary School
Beechfield Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3DD |
1.88 miles |
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St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School
Jackets Lane, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1HT |
2.34 miles |
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St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Seaview Road, Morwenna Park, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1EL |
2.36 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Chanters Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QN |
2.87 miles |
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Southmead School
Wrafton Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BU |
3.1 miles |
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Roundswell Community Primary Academy
Roundswell School, Claypits Road, Roundswell, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3WJ |
3.15 miles |
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East-the-Water Community Primary School
Mines Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4BZ |
3.23 miles |
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Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School
Lovacott, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3PU |
3.31 miles |
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Caen Community Primary School
Caen Street, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1AD |
3.5 miles |
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Kingsacre Primary School
Greenacre, Kingsacre Primary School, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1BQ |
3.56 miles |
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West Croft School
Coronation Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3DE |
3.75 miles |
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Sticklepath Community Primary Academy
Woodville Estate, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2HH |
3.82 miles |
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Holywell Church of England School
Tawstock, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3HZ |
4.43 miles |
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St Helen's Church of England School
Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5AP |
4.57 miles |
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Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU |
4.87 miles |
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Pilton Infants' Academy
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU |
4.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Braunton Academy
Barton Lane, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BP |
3.06 miles |
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Kingsley School Devon
Northdown Road, Bideford, EX39 3LY |
3.45 miles |
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Bideford College
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AR |
3.74 miles |
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Pilton Community College
Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RB |
4.7 miles |
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Pathfield School
Abbey Road, Pilton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU |
4.82 miles |