Broadhempston Village Primary School

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About Broadhempston Village Primary School


Name Broadhempston Village Primary School
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
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Headteacher Mrs Jill Ryder
Address Broadhempston, Totnes, TQ9 6BL
Phone Number 01803812689
Phase Academy
Type Academy converter
Age Range 4-11
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 58
Local Authority Devon
Highlights from Latest Inspection
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Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school. Pupils make outstanding progress from their starting points and attain high standards by the end of Year 6.

Pupils' achievement in mathematics has been particularly strong with a high proportion of pupils reaching the higher levels. Pupils benefit from high quality teaching. Teachers convey high expectations of learning and behaviour.

All pupils are expected to do their best and they respond extremely well. Teachers set demanding tasks which are well suited to pupils' abilities and learning needs. Pupils have very good opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills in working independently, investigating and solving problems.<...br/>
Pupils show extremely positive attitudes to learning. They are enthusiastic and learn exceptionally well, either on their own or in teams as required. Behaviour is often exemplary in lessons, in assembly and in the playing areas.

Pupils feel extremely safe and very well cared for by the staff. Attendance is well above average. By the time they leave, pupils are confident and mature learners who are extremely well prepared for the next stage of their education.

The headteacher provides strong leadership and educational direction. Other leaders and staff work very well as a team in raising achievement and in promoting high quality teaching and outstanding personal development for pupils. An exciting range of learning activities is provided with mathematics, sport, outdoor learning and music as key strengths.

The school has established successful partnerships with parents and the community.

Information about this school

This is a much smaller than average-sized primary school. Almost all of the pupils are White British.

The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported through school action is well below average. The proportion supported through school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is below average. The proportion of pupils eligible for the pupil premium, which provides additional funding for pupils in local authority care, those known to be eligible for free school meals and those with a parent in the armed services, is well below that seen nationally.

The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress. The school federated with five other local village schools on 1 November 2011 to form the Totnes Federation of Village Schools. There is one governing body for the federation of six schools.


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