Decoy Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Deer Park Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1DH |
| Phone | 01626353282 |
| Reference Number | 113209 |
Decoy Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining its good status from the previous inspection in 2020. The school fosters an inclusive environment with high expectations for all students, which has produced positive outcomes in most areas of the curriculum. The new leadership has quickly established a clear vision, although some subject leaders are still developing their understanding of their roles. The school's robust reading program and the support for pupils with special educational needs are commendable strengths.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 430 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.86%
Girls: 48.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 33 | 55 |
| 2 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 3 | 23 | 23 | 46 |
| 4 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 5 | 31 | 16 | 47 |
| 6 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.3% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2023 | School inspection |
| 08 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jan 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 29 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Inclusive school with a family ethos
- Pupils achieve well across most curriculum areas
- Engaging curriculum that builds on prior knowledge
- Strong focus on reading with access to diverse texts
- Staff provide effective feedback and support for SEND pupils
- Positive attitudes towards learning and good behaviour
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checks on pupils' understanding in the wider curriculum
- Some subject leaders are new and still developing their plans
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | 1.2 | ||
| Writing | -0.9 | ||
| Maths | -0.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 29 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 2 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Haytor View Community Primary School
Queensway, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4BD |
0.71 miles |
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Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
Queen Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2AU |
0.9 miles |
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All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
Osborne Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2DJ |
0.91 miles |
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Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School
Union Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JX |
0.91 miles |
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Abbotskerswell Primary School
Slade Lane, Abbotskerswell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5NS |
1.07 miles |
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Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
Coronation Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1TX |
1.22 miles |
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Canada Hill Community Primary School
Abbotsridge Drive, East Ogwell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6YS |
1.32 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Coombeshead Road, Highweek, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1PT |
1.53 miles |
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Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School
Coffinswell Lane, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5HN |
1.58 miles |
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Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit
Ogwell Mill Road, Bradley Barton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1PR |
1.69 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3BQ |
1.83 miles |
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Rydon Primary School
Rydon Road, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3LP |
2.36 miles |
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Kingsteignton School
Heron Way, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3QY |
2.4 miles |
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Stokeinteignhead School
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2.93 miles |
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Denbury Primary School
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3.01 miles |
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Shiphay Learning Academy
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3.04 miles |
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Ipplepen Primary School
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3.1 miles |
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Bishopsteignton School
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3.12 miles |
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Lift Barton Hill
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3.19 miles |
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Watcombe Primary School
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Glendinning Academy
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0.79 miles |
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South Devon UTC
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1.06 miles |
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Newton Abbot College
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1.25 miles |
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Fieldstone School
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1.43 miles |
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Coombeshead Academy
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1.46 miles |
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Teign School
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2.36 miles |
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Phoenix Bay School
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3.18 miles |
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3.46 miles |
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Torquay Girls' Grammar School
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3.49 miles |
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Mayfield School
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Combe Pafford School
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Torquay Academy
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3.63 miles |
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St Cuthbert Mayne School
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3.74 miles |
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The Spires College
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4.42 miles |
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The Greater Horseshoe School
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4.71 miles |
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