Eden Park Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Eden Park Academy Forches Avenue Barnstaple Devon EX32 8EF |
| Phone | 01271343214 |
| Reference Number | 146096 |
Eden Park Academy has received a 'Requires Improvement' rating overall, with notable strengths in behavior, attitudes, and personal development, which are rated as 'Good'. The school has undergone significant changes since its last inspection and has a positive culture where pupils feel happy and supported. However, challenges remain in the quality of education, as not all subjects provide the necessary curriculum to enable all pupils to succeed. Additionally, there is concern regarding the effectiveness of the school's leadership and management in realizing a high-quality education for all students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 135 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.59%
Girls: 47.41% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 51.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| 2 | 6 | 12 | 18 |
| 3 | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| 4 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 5 | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| 6 | 16 | 8 | 24 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.2% |
| Indian | 4.4% |
| African | 3.7% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2022 | School inspection |
| 04 Jul 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Forches Cross Community Primary School | |
| 09 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Jan 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
| 21 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming and caring environment
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- High standards of pupil behavior
- Strong focus on personal development
- Effective early years provision
- Commitment to inclusion in extracurricular activities
- Improvements in phonics outcomes
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum implementation is not effective, leading to gaps in knowledge
- Pupils' attendance is low and monitoring of attendance needs improvement
- Leadership does not adequately assess the quality of education
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% | ||
| 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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | -2.9 | ||
| Writing | -3.3 | ||
| Maths | -4.9 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 1 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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