Weare Academy First School

A good academy converter school in Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Weare Academy First School.

Axbridge, BS262JS Ofsted: Good Age 2-9 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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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
6 December 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
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
Notting Hill Way
Axbridge, BS262JS
Phone
1934732270
Website
weareacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136601
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Notting Hill Way, Axbridge, BS26 2JS
Website
http://www.weareacademy.co.uk
Age range
2-9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
150 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Bath and Wells
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
165
Free School Meals
10.8% (18 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
6.8 (10.7 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
21
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
165 pupils
2-9

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Weare Academy C of E First School. The headteacher Chelsey Dover describes the school as a fantastic place to learn, play and work in rural surroundings, with five classes (Reception to Year 4) for ages 4–9, an inclusive, tight-knit family feel, high expectations, and a vision that All Can Achieve.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

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