West Alvington Church of England Academy

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 2-11
Religion Church of England
Address West Alvington
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 3PP
Phone 01548312290
Reference Number 144070

West Alvington Church of England Academy is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas. The school fosters a positive and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and enjoy their education. Leaders have put significant effort into creating a rich curriculum that meets the needs of the pupils, promotes high standards in subjects like mathematics and reading, and supports pupils' personal development. The school has successfully navigated changes in leadership while maintaining a strong commitment to community engagement and inclusive practices for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

General Makeup

Number of pupils 46
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 56.52%
Girls: 43.48%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 34.9%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 2.2%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 15.3
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 27

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 4 2 6
2 2 2 4
3 3 2 5
4 2 Unknown 2
5 6 6 12
6 3 5 8

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 87%
White, Other 6.5%
Unclassified 4.3%
White & Black (African) 2.2%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 03 Mar 2020
Date Report
03 Jun 2025 School inspection
03 Mar 2020 School inspection:
06 Apr 2017 Academy conversion letter
25 Apr 2016 Monitoring visit
Previously as West Alvington Church of England Primary School
25 Apr 2016 Monitoring visit
03 Jun 2015 Full inspection:
03 Jun 2015 Full inspection:
06 Jun 2013 Full inspection:
06 Jun 2013 Full inspection:
16 Nov 2010 Curriculum and development visit
16 Nov 2010 Curriculum and development visit
14 Oct 2009 Full inspection:
14 Oct 2009 Full inspection:
25 Sep 2006 Full inspection:
25 Sep 2006 Full inspection:
29 Apr 2002 Full inspection
29 Apr 2002 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong ethos of teamwork among staff and pupils.
  • Positive relationships foster a family-like environment.
  • Rich curriculum experiences that engage pupils.
  • Good academic performance in mathematics and reading.
  • Effective phonics teaching supports younger readers.
  • Strong support for pupils with SEND.
  • Wide range of opportunities for extracurricular activities.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some pupils lack determination in their learning.
  • Occasional low quality of work from a minority of pupils.
  • Challenges in ensuring consistent high attendance.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 63%
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 106
Maths 102

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Average Scaled Score

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Progress Scores

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 4 0
Third Preference 0 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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