Woolsery Primary School

A good foundation school school in Devon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Woolsery Primary School.

Bideford, EX395QS Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

39

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
32.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 38.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 March 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Woolsery
Bideford, EX395QS

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
113176
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Address
Woolsery, Bideford, EX39 5QS
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
Atlantic Coast Co-Operative Trust
Capacity
140 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
122
Free School Meals
17.2% (21 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.1% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
10.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.4 (7.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 103.0
2023 100.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Woolsery Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 100.0 101.0
2024 101.0 103.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
12
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
122 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Small Schools - Big Futures"

Democracy Equality Equity Solidarity Self-help Self-responsibility

Extracurriculars

Clubs

1st Woolsery Scout Group Forest School (Curriculum)

Facilities

Forest School sites and outdoor learning spaces Outdoor classrooms including a large yurt Large playing fields Adventure play areas All-weather outdoor seating School gardens

Curriculum Highlights

Forest School First Hand Learning Learning In the Outdoors Outdoor Classrooms (including a large yurt) Peripatetic Music Lessons Remote Learning Provision

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap Around care includes Breakfast Club (8:00–8:45) and After School Club (3:15–5:30). Breakfast Club is £5 per day, discounted to £2.50 for the Autumn Term. After School Club is £12.50 per day, discounted to £6.25 for the Autumn Term. Booking via ScoPay; snacks provided in After School Club; staff can assist with Tax Credits funding.

SEND Provision

SENDCo across the Village Schools Partnership is Mr Tom Roberts; four broad areas of need are recognised: Communication and Interaction, Cognition and Learning, Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties, and Sensory and Physical Needs. The Partnership references the Devon Local Offer for SEND information (DIAS) and provides links to external support organisations.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions follow Devon County Council policy. PANs are 10 per year group for Buckland Brewer and Parkham, 15 per year group for Woolsery. Designated catchment areas apply. In-year admissions are handled by Devon Admissions. Where year groups are full, oversubscription criteria are applied. Visits to schools are encouraged.

Financial Information

Wrap Around care fees: Breakfast Club £5 per day (discounted to £2.50 for Autumn Term). After School Club £12.50 per day (discounted to £6.25 for Autumn Term). Booking via ScoPay; snacks provided; potential eligibility for Tax Credit funding.

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