Woolsery Primary School

Type Primary / Foundation school
Age Range 2-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Woolsery
Bideford
Devon
EX39 5QS
Phone 01237431307
Reference Number 113176

Woolsery Primary School is performing well overall, with an overall effectiveness rating of 'Good' across all key areas. Pupils display a strong love for learning and a positive attitude towards school life, benefitting from a nurturing environment that emphasizes kindness and support among peers. The ambitious curriculum, particularly in early years and phonics, is thoughtfully structured to foster independence and resilience, while parents appreciate the care provided by staff. Nonetheless, the school is aware of the necessity to enhance its wider curriculum, particularly concerning knowledge of world religions and cultures, and is actively working on these improvements.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 115
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 52.17%
Girls: 47.83%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 10.4%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 5.2%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 23
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 20
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 25

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 8 10 18
2 6 6 12
3 13 9 22
4 9 8 17
5 5 4 9
6 13 11 24

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 90.4%
White, Other 5.2%
White & Asian 2.6%
Unclassified 1.7%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 21 Mar 2023
Date Report
21 Mar 2023 School inspection:
08 Mar 2017 Short inspection
29 Jan 2013 Full inspection:
10 Feb 2011 Full inspection:
15 Nov 2007 Full inspection:
09 Sep 2002 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils show positive attitudes and love for learning.
  • The school has a strong family ethos that promotes kindness.
  • Staff effectively model consideration for others' needs.
  • The curriculum for early years is well-structured and ambitious.
  • Phonics instruction is delivered accurately, preparing pupils for fluent reading.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some subjects in the wider curriculum are not as well established as core subjects.
  • Governors have not prioritized quality education across the wider curriculum.
  • Some subject leaders lack an informed overview of their responsibilities.

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 102
Maths 102

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading -3.9
Writing -1.9
Maths -6.5

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 3 0
Third Preference 0 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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