Swimbridge Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Barnstaple Hill Swimbridge Barnstaple Devon EX32 0PJ |
| Phone | 01271830437 |
| Reference Number | 113455 |
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School has demonstrated a solid overall performance, achieving a good standard across all evaluated domains. This inspection marks the first routine evaluation since the previous outstanding judgement over a decade ago. The school maintains a strong ethos, promoting values such as wisdom and community while ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for future challenges. Additionally, students show notable enthusiasm for reading, benefiting from structured support and opportunities that enhance their learning and personal development. However, the school faces some challenges related to the identification of special educational needs for some pupils, which can impact the provision of tailored support. There is also a need to encourage greater pupil participation in extra-curricular activities, as some students do not take full advantage of available opportunities. Despite these areas for improvement, the school’s leadership is committed to ongoing development and maintaining educational standards in a changing environment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 83 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.81%
Girls: 48.19% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 15.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 3 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 5 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| 6 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.8% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Irish | 1.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 13 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 29 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Effective teaching of reading leading to high fluency among pupils.
- Strong school ethos centered on values like wisdom and community.
- Robust support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Well-led curriculum with a focus on ongoing development and engagement.
- Positive learning environment with minimal disruption during lessons.
Areas for Improvement
- Occasional unclear identification of pupils' special educational needs.
- Some pupils do not fully utilize the school’s extra-curricular offerings.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 15% |
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 | 3.8 | ||
| Writing | 2.6 | ||
| Maths | -1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Landkey Community Primary Academy
Bakery Way, Landkey, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0LJ |
1.66 miles |
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Orchard Vale Community School
Westacott Road, Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QY |
2.72 miles |
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Goodleigh Church of England Primary School
Goodleigh, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7LU |
2.76 miles |
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Bishops Tawton Primary School
School Lane, Bishops Tawton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0AE |
3.23 miles |
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Newport Community School Primary Academy
Landkey Road, Newport, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9BW |
3.24 miles |
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Eden Park Academy
Eden Park Academy, Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8EF |
3.26 miles |
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Filleigh Community Primary School
Castle Hill, Filleigh, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0RS |
3.26 miles |
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Chanters Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8DN |
3.75 miles |
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Ashleigh CofE Primary School
Bevan Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8LJ |
3.85 miles |
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Umberleigh Primary Academy
Dorridge Hill, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AD |
3.89 miles |
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Holywell Church of England School
Tawstock, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3HZ |
4.05 miles |
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Yeo Valley Primary School
Derby Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7HB |
4.06 miles |
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Pilton Infants' Academy
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU |
4.51 miles |
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Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU |
4.57 miles |
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Shirwell Community Primary School
School Lane, Shirwell, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JT |
4.67 miles |
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Sticklepath Community Primary Academy
Woodville Estate, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2HH |
4.91 miles |
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On Track Education Barnstaple
Narita House, Fishleigh Rd, Roundswell Business Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3UD |
2.45 miles |
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The Lampard Community School
St John's Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9DD |
3.13 miles |
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West Buckland School
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3.2 miles |
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The Park Community School
Park Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9AX |
3.5 miles |
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Pathfield School
Abbey Road, Pilton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU |
4.61 miles |
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Pilton Community College
Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RB |
4.79 miles |