Yeo Valley Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Derby Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 7HB |
| Phone | 01392304040 |
| Reference Number | 146531 |
Yeo Valley Primary School has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, now delivering a good quality of education overall. The school's leadership is a strong point, reflecting outstanding management and a commitment to staff development and well-being. The inclusive environment fosters positive relationships and respect among pupils and staff, creating a safe and supportive atmosphere for learning. While the curriculum is mostly ambitious and well-sequenced, there are areas needing further embedding to ensure uniform understanding across all subjects. There is particular strength in the early years provision, where children receive exceptional support. However, persistent absenteeism remains a concern, impacting some pupils' overall engagement and progress.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 199 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.26%
Girls: 47.74% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 10 | 27 |
| 2 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 3 | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | 7 | 13 | 20 |
| 5 | 15 | 3 | 18 |
| 6 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.9% |
| Asian, Other | 5.5% |
| Indian | 3.5% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| African | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 04 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 May 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding leadership and management
- Exceptional early years curriculum
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- High-quality teaching of early reading and phonics
- Positive relationships between adults and pupils
- Ambitious and well-sequenced general curriculum
- High staff morale and commitment to professional development
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum not fully embedded in a minority of subjects
- Some pupils do not develop a deep understanding necessary for future education
- Persistent absenteeism among too many pupils
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. 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. | 42 | 39 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 98 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 42 | 43 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 98 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 24 | 46 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 98 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 60 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 4 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 27 | 42 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 98 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 19 | 39 | 21 | 11 | 8 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 18 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 35 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 50 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 98 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 47 | 39 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 98 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 39 | 42 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 98 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 41 | 46 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 98 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 62 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 98 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 43 | 37 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 98 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 80 | 18 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% | ||
| 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 | 100 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
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 | -0.1 | ||
| Writing | 2.1 | ||
| Maths | -2.9 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Chanters Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8DN |
0.31 miles |
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Ashleigh CofE Primary School
Bevan Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8LJ |
0.31 miles |
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Pilton Infants' Academy
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU |
0.45 miles |
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Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU |
0.51 miles |
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Eden Park Academy
Eden Park Academy, Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8EF |
0.81 miles |
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Newport Community School Primary Academy
Landkey Road, Newport, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9BW |
0.99 miles |
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Orchard Vale Community School
Westacott Road, Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QY |
1.39 miles |
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Sticklepath Community Primary Academy
Woodville Estate, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2HH |
1.42 miles |
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Bishops Tawton Primary School
School Lane, Bishops Tawton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0AE |
2.02 miles |
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Roundswell Community Primary Academy
Roundswell School, Claypits Road, Roundswell, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3WJ |
2.14 miles |
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Goodleigh Church of England Primary School
Goodleigh, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7LU |
2.27 miles |
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Holywell Church of England School
Tawstock, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3HZ |
2.42 miles |
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Landkey Community Primary Academy
Bakery Way, Landkey, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0LJ |
2.44 miles |
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Shirwell Community Primary School
School Lane, Shirwell, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JT |
2.92 miles |
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Marwood School
Whiddon, Muddiford, Milltown, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4HF |
3.3 miles |
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Fremington Primary School
Beechfield Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3DD |
3.34 miles |
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Swimbridge Church of England Primary School
Barnstaple Hill, Swimbridge, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0PJ |
4.06 miles |
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Southmead School
Wrafton Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BU |
4.6 miles |
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Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School
Lovacott, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3PU |
4.6 miles |
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Pathfield School
Abbey Road, Pilton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU |
0.56 miles |
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Pilton Community College
Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RB |
0.73 miles |
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The Park Community School
Park Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9AX |
0.98 miles |
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The Lampard Community School
St John's Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9DD |
1.04 miles |
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On Track Education Barnstaple
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1.61 miles |
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Braunton Academy
Barton Lane, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BP |
4.62 miles |