Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Coffinswell Lane Kingskerswell Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 5HN |
| Phone | 01803873398 |
| Reference Number | 113398 |
Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School is performing well overall, receiving a 'Good' rating with outstanding features in behaviour, attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. Pupils are proud and happy at school, demonstrating exemplary behaviour and strong relationships with staff, which fosters a positive learning environment. The leadership is ambitious, and there is a clear commitment to inclusive education that ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are well supported. However, recent changes to the curriculum have not yet significantly improved published outcomes, highlighting an area for further development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 347 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.76%
Girls: 45.24% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 20 | 51 |
| 2 | 31 | 30 | 61 |
| 3 | 24 | 23 | 47 |
| 4 | 25 | 23 | 48 |
| 5 | 22 | 18 | 40 |
| 6 | 31 | 27 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.5% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| African | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Apr 2023 | School inspection: |
| 17 May 2017 | Short inspection |
| 06 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit outstanding behaviour and conduct.
- Strong bonds between staff and pupils foster trust and support.
- The curriculum emphasizes broader development beyond academics.
- Effective teaching of phonics and reading strategies.
- Meticulous curriculum design in the early years.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects have poorly designed curricula, hindering knowledge retention.
- Assessment practices are not consistent across all subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% |
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 | 106 |
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 | -1.7 | ||
| Writing | -1.3 | ||
| Maths | -2.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 26 | 12 |
Previous Years
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Sherwell Valley Primary School
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