Brixington Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Brixington Lane Exmouth Devon EX8 4JQ |
| Phone | 01395266997 |
| Reference Number | 142044 |
Brixington Primary Academy has made significant progress since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good' in all areas evaluated. The school's values, emphasizing friendship, respect, honesty, and sportsmanship, are well ingrained in the pupils' learning experiences, contributing to a calm and purposeful atmosphere. Staff are ambitious for their pupils and build strong relationships, which helps create a supportive and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The curriculum is ambitious, particularly in supporting disadvantaged and SEND pupils, and is underpinned by a strong focus on reading and early years education. Despite these strengths, the school faces challenges in clearly identifying the key knowledge that pupils should learn in some foundation subjects, which hampers the effective implementation of the curriculum. Additionally, the personal development program is variable in quality, leaving some pupils unclear about their learning in certain areas. Leaders are aware of these issues and are actively working on improvements to ensure all students benefit fully from their educational experiences.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 338 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.96%
Girls: 47.04% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 22 | 36 |
| 2 | 29 | 20 | 49 |
| 3 | 22 | 19 | 41 |
| 4 | 24 | 18 | 42 |
| 5 | 23 | 15 | 38 |
| 6 | 37 | 30 | 67 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.8% |
| White, Other | 3.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Staff build strong relationships with pupils and foster a supportive environment.
- The curriculum is ambitious and effectively supports disadvantaged and SEND pupils.
- Early years provision is effective, helping children develop key skills.
- Pupils demonstrate good behavior and conduct in a calm atmosphere.
- There are numerous opportunities for pupils to engage in leadership roles.
Areas for Improvement
- Key knowledge in some foundation subjects is not clearly identified.
- The quality of the personal development program is variable.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
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 | -2.5 | ||
| Writing | -0.2 | ||
| Maths | -3.9 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 23 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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