Stawley Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Appley Cross Ashbrittle Wellington Somerset TA21 0HH |
| Phone | 01823672486 |
| Reference Number | 123706 |
Stawley Primary School continues to maintain the standards established during its previous inspection, demonstrating effective practices contributing to high pupil achievement and exemplary behaviour. The school fosters a supportive and familial atmosphere where students thrive academically and socially, benefiting from a broad and ambitious curriculum tailored to mixed-age classes. The focus on early reading is particularly strong, enabling children to engage with texts and develop foundational literacy skills. However, improvements are needed in writing instruction for younger pupils, particularly in their transcription skills, to ensure all students can communicate their understanding effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 53 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.72%
Girls: 45.28% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 3 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| 4 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| 5 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 6 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.5% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 12 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 01 Jul 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 20 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community and belonging among pupils.
- High expectations for pupil achievement and conduct.
- Exemplary behaviour demonstrated by pupils.
- Ambitious and well-adapted curriculum for mixed-age classes.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Strong focus on early reading and phonics.
- Engagement in enrichment opportunities, including sports and arts.
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient focus on transcription skills for younger pupils.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 110 | ||
| Maths | 110 |
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 | 2.1 | ||
| Writing | 2.3 | ||
| Maths | 4.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 1 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Webber's Church of England Primary School
Holcombe Rogus, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0PE |
1.56 miles |
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Burlescombe Church of England Primary School
Station Road, Burlescombe, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7JH |
2.51 miles |
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Sampford Arundel Community Primary School
Sampford Arundel, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9QN |
2.68 miles |
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Langford Budville Church of England Primary School
Langford Budville School, Langford Budville, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0RD |
2.75 miles |
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Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School
Brooklands Road, Rockwell Green, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9DJ |
3.42 miles |
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Beech Grove Primary School
Courtland Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8NE |
3.97 miles |
|
Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School
Milverton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JP |
4.06 miles |
|
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School
Thomas Place, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8FP |
4.31 miles |
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Wiveliscombe Primary School
North Street, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2LA |
4.41 miles |
|
Wellesley Park Primary School
Homefield, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9AJ |
4.42 miles |
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St John's Church of England Primary School
Priory, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9EJ |
4.47 miles |
|
Uplowman Church of England Primary School
Uplowman, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7DR |
4.63 miles |
|
Culmstock Primary School
Culmstock, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 3JP |
4.74 miles |
|
Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School
Higher Town, Sampford Peverell, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7BR |
4.97 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Court Fields School
Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8SW |
3.89 miles |
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Kingsmead Academy
Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2NE |
4.05 miles |
|
Wellington School
South Street, Wellington, TA21 8NT |
4.34 miles |