Homelands Primary School

A good community school school in Torbay. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Homelands Primary School.

Torquay, TQ14NT Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 50.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
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
7 December 2021
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
Westhill Road
Torquay, TQ14NT

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
113231
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Westhill Road, Torquay, TQ1 4NT
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
236 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
222
Free School Meals
36.1% (80 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
50.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 105.0
2023 103.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
25
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
222 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Believe, Belong, Be Proud!"

Friendship Respect Independence Curiosity Empowerment

Parents and carers have the right to withdraw their child from any/ all RE lessons. Please speak to the Headteacher if you wish to withdraw.

Head Teacher's Message

Angela Urquhart, Headteacher, welcomes visitors and describes Homelands as a warm, nurturing, close-knit school where every child is valued. She highlights high expectations, a broad curriculum, partnerships with families, and a belief in preparing children to be lifelong learners who can contribute positively to the world beyond school.

Curriculum Highlights

Nursery Long Term Plan 2025-26 Reception Long Term Plan 2025-26 Year 1 Long Term Plan 2025-26 Year 2 Long Term Plan 2025-26 Year 3 Long Term Plan 2025-26 Year 4 Long Term Plan 2025-26 Year 5 Long Term Plan 2025-26 Year 6 Long Term Plan 2025-2026

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and After School Club provide wraparound care.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are managed by Torbay Council. Nursery is a maintained nursery within the school with 52 places (26 per session). The Nursery admission criteria apply: children in designated area with a sibling attending; other children living in the designated area, nearest first as the crow flies; children outside the designated area with a sibling attending, nearest first as the crow flies; children outside the designated area. Exceptional priority is given to children with an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP). Places are available in September and January. Applications should be submitted before half term in June to start in September and October to start January.

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