Standards & Performance
Ofsted Inspection Report
We received a Section 5 Inspection on 12th and 13th November 2024.
Section 5 Inspection November 2024.pdfWhat Does Ofsted Tell Me About Our School?
Ofsted inspections provide an independent evaluation of how schools are performing. They help parents, carers, and the community understand key aspects of a school’s quality, including:
The effectiveness of leadership and management.
The quality of education, including how well the curriculum helps pupils know more, remember more, and achieve their potential.
Pupils’ behavior, attitudes, and personal development.
The school’s safeguarding practices and how well pupils feel safe and supported.
The quality of provision in the early years foundation stage
Inspection Judgements
Currently, the five areas above are graded with these descriptors:
Outstanding
Good
Requires Improvement
Inadequate
Our most recent Ofsted report highlighted:
“The school has high aspirations for pupils’ achievement.”
“Pupils appreciate the focus on their mental health. The culture of respect means that pupils know they can talk to a trusted adult if they have any concerns. As a result, they feel safe.”
"Pupils behave well in the classroom and at social times…pupils from different age groups play together cooperatively.”
“Children in the early years get off to a positive start. They show high levels of interest and motivation in their learning.”
“The school’s approach to behaviour centres around strong relationships with pupils.”
“Pupils are tolerant and understand the importance of equality.”
“Parents and carers are pleased with how well the school cares for their children.”
At Great Torrington Bluecoat C of E Primary School, we are committed to building on the areas identified for development to ensure every pupil thrives.
SIAMS Report
We received a Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) on 21st September 2023
SIAMS Inspection (21 September 2023)Church of England schools are established primarily for the communities they are located in. They are inclusive and serve equally those who are of the Christian faith, those of other faiths and those with no faith.
Church schools are recognised for their distinctive Christian ethos and the impact this has on standards and all round education. The proportions of Church schools regarded as ‘outstanding’ (by Ofsted) is much higher than the national norm and yet the Church schools are fully inclusive.
The principal objective of SIAMS inspection is to evaluate the distinctiveness and effectiveness of the school as a Church school, and how well the distinctive Christian character and ethos of the school ensure the development and achievement of the whole child or young person.
Performance Data
Performance Statement 2024 - with year 6 data (1).pdfAll state primary pupils in England are tested at the end of Key Stage 1 (Year 2) and Key Stage 2 (Year 6). Many schools run ‘unofficial’ optional SATs in years 3 to 5 as well.
Year 6 children take their tests on set dates in mid-May. Results are then submitted to the school’s Local Authority and to parents by the end of the summer term.
Things work a little differently for year 2 children now – it used to be that their results were solely based on the tests but there has been a move towards teachers making a general judgement (‘teacher assessment’). They will use the test scores to inform this, alongside other evidence, such as the understanding shown by pupils in their classwork. The tests can be given to children at any time during the year and they shouldn’t be particularly aware of what they’re used for or their significance – most schools keep things very low key.
Financial Data
The School Financial Benchmarking Service is available by following the link below:
School Awards
