Brixham Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Higher Ranscombe Road Brixham Devon TQ5 9HF |
| Phone | 01803882575 |
| Reference Number | 147813 |
Brixham Church of England Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all inspected categories. The school, which has not been inspected before this report, has made significant strides since it became an academy in 2020. With a strong emphasis on individual attention, the staff foster a welcoming environment that parents and pupils commend. Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring students are well-prepared for future educational paths and that essential skills, particularly in reading, are a priority across all year groups.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 216 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.07%
Girls: 50.93% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| 2 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 3 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 4 | 12 | 19 | 31 |
| 5 | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| 6 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.2% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 04 Sep 2020 | Academy conversion letter |
| 26 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Brixham Church of England Primary School | |
| 26 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 27 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
| 24 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming environment where staff know pupils as individuals.
- High expectations set by leaders for pupil achievement.
- Calm and respectful behaviour demonstrated by pupils.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum is well understood by teachers, parents, and pupils.
- Supportive environment for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Strong emphasis on reading as a gateway to success.
- Engagement with parents through events like coffee mornings.
- Supportive and approachable leadership, fostering staff pride.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers struggle to effectively use assessment to address misconceptions in certain subjects.
- Limited range of extra-curricular activities available for pupils.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. 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. | 23 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 22 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 31 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 18 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 31 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 19 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 13 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 31 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 10 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 17 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 31 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 23 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 18 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 31 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 19 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 31 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 31 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 18 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 31 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 28 | 3 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
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 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | 3.3 | ||
| Writing | 3.4 | ||
| Maths | 2.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Furzeham Primary School
Higher Furzeham Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8BL |
0.47 miles |
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Eden Park Primary & Nursery School
Eden Park, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9NH |
0.57 miles |
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St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Polhearne Way, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0EE |
0.72 miles |
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Galmpton Church of England Primary School
Greenway Road, Galmpton, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0LT |
2.49 miles |
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White Rock Primary School
Davies Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7AW |
3.17 miles |
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Roselands Primary School
Lynmouth Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7RQ |
3.7 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Academy
Fisher Street, Paignton, TQ4 5EW |
3.85 miles |
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Curledge Street Academy
Curledge Street, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5BA |
3.88 miles |
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Hayes School
Hayes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5PJ |
4.02 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic School
Cecil Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SH |
4.25 miles |
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Oldway Primary School
Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SY |
4.31 miles |
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Preston Primary School
Old Paignton Road, Livermead, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6UY |
4.79 miles |
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Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School
Blagdon Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3YA |
4.87 miles |
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Kings Ash Academy
Pimm Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3XA |
4.94 miles |
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St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth
Milton Lane, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9HW |
4.95 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Brixham College
Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9HF |
0.11 miles |
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Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Greenway Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0LN |
2.2 miles |
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South Devon College
Vantage Point, Long Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EJ |
3.81 miles |
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Preston Bridge School
1 Lower Polsham Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2AF |
4.23 miles |
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Brunel School
170b Torquay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2AL |
4.3 miles |
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Paignton Academy
Waterleat Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3WA |
4.3 miles |
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Cambian Devon School
Intek House, 52 Borough Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7DQ |
4.33 miles |
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Dartmouth Academy
Milton Lane, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9HW |
4.9 miles |