Yeo Valley Primary School

Type Primary
Age Range 2-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Derby Road
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 7HB
Phone 01392304040
Reference Number 146531

Description

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Yeo Valley Primary School is located in the hamlet of East Combe, North Somerset, United Kingdom, with a postcode of EX32 7HB. The school caters to pupils from Early Years Foundation Stage (ages 3-5) through to Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11), providing high-quality education to approximately 210 children.

Features of the school include:

  • Experienced staff who foster an inclusive learning environment and ensure all children reach their full potential
  • A strong emphasis on the values of respect, resilience, and responsibility, helping to develop students in mind, body, and spirit
  • A distinctive curriculum that empowers students to become independent learners, thinkers, and exemplary citizens
  • On-going collaboration with the local Learning Partnership and Yeo Valley Montessori to offer a variety of opportunities and activities
  • Close proximity to neighboring towns like Axbridge, Cheddar, and Wembdon, which provide additional community resources
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment
  • Active participation in various local community events and initiatives

The school's vision is expressed through their mission statement, declaring their commitment to giving every pupil an engaging and challenging learning experience, helping them to achieve their full potential and equipping them with the skills needed for the next stage in their education. The school's traditional red brick building is complemented by well-kept grounds that offer an enjoyable and safe play environment for the students.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 204
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 52.45%
Girls: 47.55%

Year Groups

Year Number of pupils
1 27
2 23
3 18
4 20
5 28
6 33

Ofsted Rating Good
Last Inspection Date 2023-06-27
Date Description Report
2023-05-04 School inspection: School inspection:

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 36% Upgrade Upgrade
Pupils meeting a higher standard 3% Upgrade Upgrade

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 Upgrade Upgrade
Maths 96 Upgrade Upgrade

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 Upgrade Upgrade
Writing 2.1 Upgrade Upgrade
Maths -2.9 Upgrade Upgrade

How many students meet the standards

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.

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.

2023 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference Upgrade Upgrade
Second Preference 5 0
Third Preference 2 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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GCSE Attainment

Attainment 8 score percentile

Students getting 5 or more GCSE's at grade 9-4 (A-C)

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