Woolacombe School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Beach Road Woolacombe Devon EX34 7BT |
| Phone | 01271870551 |
| Reference Number | 145765 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 231 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.75%
Girls: 53.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 10 | 27 |
| 2 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| 3 | 11 | 17 | 28 |
| 4 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 5 | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.9% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-01-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-29 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-10-11 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2009-06-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-02-04 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-06-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-01-23 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2009-06-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-02-04 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-06-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-01-23 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | -2.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -3.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Name | Distance |
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Georgeham Church of England Primary School
Putsborough Road, Georgeham, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1JT |
2.41 miles |
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West Down School
West Down, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8NF |
3.41 miles |
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Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School
Marlborough Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8JL |
4.13 miles |
|
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School
Princess Avenue, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9LW |
4.28 miles |
|
Kingsacre Primary School
Greenacre, Kingsacre Primary School, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1BQ |
4.47 miles |
|
Caen Community Primary School
Caen Street, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1AD |
4.64 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy
Worth Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9JB |
4.43 miles |