Lympstone Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | School Hill Lympstone Exmouth Devon EX8 5JY |
| Phone | 01395266580 |
| Reference Number | 113358 |
Lympstone Church of England Primary School has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, achieving a good overall effectiveness rating. The school is noted for its welcoming atmosphere, strong community spirit, and a curriculum that is effective in key areas such as early reading and mathematics. Students enjoy learning and are encouraged to participate in various activities that foster personal development. Moreover, the early years provision is outstanding, helping younger pupils become confident and inquisitive learners.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 173 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.87%
Girls: 49.13% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 2 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 3 | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| 4 | 10 | 18 | 28 |
| 5 | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| 6 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.1% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2022 | School inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 21 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Sep 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 06 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community spirit where pupils feel valued.
- Effective leadership driving school improvement.
- Outstanding early years provision fostering confidence and inquisitiveness.
- Broad and balanced curriculum with strength in early reading and mathematics.
- Well-trained staff promoting a love of reading and effective teaching strategies.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subject curriculums are not as well developed as core subjects.
- Essential knowledge not always clear or well sequenced in certain subjects.
- Personal development curriculum not always timed effectively for pupil needs.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 103 |
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 | -1.6 | ||
| Writing | -1.2 | ||
| Maths | -2.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 8 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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