Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary aided school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address Fairoak Way
Mosterton
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3JQ
Phone 01308868492
Reference Number 113807

Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School continues to be recognized as a good school, with a vibrant community that prioritizes safety, inclusivity, and respect among pupils. Staff and governors share a strong commitment to ensuring that students leave the school well-prepared for secondary education, fostering their development through a rich curriculum and supportive environment. Reading is a key focus, with various initiatives in place to inspire students and build their confidence in literacy. The school has successfully established a caring atmosphere where pupils feel valued and supported.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 131
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 52.67%
Girls: 47.33%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 24.4%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 0%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 26.2

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 8 6 14
2 11 10 21
3 6 13 19
4 13 7 20
5 11 8 19
6 12 9 21

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 96.2%
White & Black (Caribbean) 1.5%
White & Asian 0.8%
Indian 0.8%
Mixed, Other 0.8%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 30 Jun 2022
Date Report
30 Jun 2022 School inspection
15 Mar 2016 Short inspection
28 Mar 2014 Interim assessment
10 May 2012 Curriculum and development visit
08 Feb 2011 Full inspection:
06 Jul 2009 Curriculum and development visit
26 Jun 2008 Full inspection:
01 Nov 2004 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils demonstrate high levels of respect towards each other and staff.
  • The school promotes a strong sense of community and inclusivity.
  • Reading is emphasized, with strong phonics instruction and inspiring initiatives.
  • Teachers deliver an engaging curriculum that builds knowledge and skills progressively.
  • Staff provide effective support to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Pupils' mental health and well-being are prioritized and supported.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some subjects lack clarity in essential knowledge that pupils need to learn over time.
  • Assessment systems in wider curriculum subjects are underdeveloped, impacting recall of prior learning.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 71%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 14%

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 105
Maths 104

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 1.8
Writing 3.3
Maths -0.1

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Average Scaled Score

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 15 0
Third Preference 5 0
From another Local Authority 9 3

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