Ellacombe Church of England Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Ellacombe Church Road Torquay Devon TQ1 1TG |
| Phone | 01803293040 |
| Reference Number | 138047 |
Ellacombe Church of England Academy is performing well overall, achieving a good rating across all areas evaluated, including the quality of education, behavior, personal development, leadership, and early years provision. The school works within the Learning Academy Partnership trust, and the new headteacher has a clear vision for improvement, particularly focusing on reading and writing outcomes. While the school demonstrates many strengths in its curriculum and support for pupils, there are still areas that need further enhancement, particularly regarding phonics instruction and pupils' understanding of diverse religions.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 347 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.13%
Girls: 51.87% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 44.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 21 | 41 |
| 2 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 3 | 30 | 20 | 50 |
| 4 | 24 | 36 | 60 |
| 5 | 20 | 28 | 48 |
| 6 | 24 | 22 | 46 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 60.5% |
| Unclassified | 10.1% |
| Indian | 8.6% |
| White, Other | 8.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| African | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 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 | 08 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2018 | Short inspection |
| 12 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High levels of ambition for student achievement
- Strong support for pupils with SEND
- Well-planned and progressive curriculum
- Engaged and polite student body
- Supportive parental involvement
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of phonics program
- Underdeveloped understanding of different religions among pupils
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 | 13% |
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 | 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 | 0.4 | ||
| Maths | 1.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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