Totnes Independent School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 9-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Windmill House 21 Ashburton Road Totnes Totnes TQ9 5JT |
| Phone | 01803864484 |
| Reference Number | 143947 |
Totnes Progressive School is at its first inspection and currently requires improvement in several key areas including leadership, teaching, and outcomes for pupils. Leaders have created a supportive environment with strong relationships between staff and pupils, which has fostered a sense of belonging and well-being. However, the variability in the quality of teaching is a notable concern, as it often does not meet the diverse needs of all pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school's monitoring systems are not robust enough to ensure consistency in educational delivery across the board.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 123 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 36.59%
Girls: 63.41% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 16 Jan 2018 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2018 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Leaders have created a caring, nurturing environment.
- Strong relationships exist between pupils and staff.
- Pupils make strong progress in drama, Spanish, and physics.
- Well-being is prioritized, benefiting pupils and their families.
- The school meets all independent school standards.
Areas for Improvement
- Leaders do not monitor the quality of teaching effectively.
- Teaching does not consistently meet the needs of all pupils.
- Inconsistent assessment practices lead to misalignment with pupils' capabilities.
- Expectations of staff vary significantly across the school.
- Progress of pupils with SEN and/or disabilities is not well tracked.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 10 | 0 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 44.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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