Combe Pafford School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

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: 20 January 2015
Previous grade: Outstanding
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: 9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Steps Lane

Watcombe

Torquay, TQ28NL
Phone: 1803327902
Website: combepaffordschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 139540
Type: Academy special converter
Phase: Special
Address: Steps Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, TQ2 8NL
Website: https://www.combepaffordschool.co.uk/
Age range: 8-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: COMBE PAFFORD SCHOOL
Capacity: 244 pupils
Setting: Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 258
Free School Meals: 58.3% (150 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (258 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 90.7%; Good
Persistent Absence: 33.8%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 11 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 22; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 258 pupils; 8-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

compassion resilience respect

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Sally Banfield emphasizing happiness and safety, lifelong learning, bespoke academic and vocational qualifications, and inviting visits.

Facilities

WS Hair Salon Garden Centre Yellow Frog Cafe

Curriculum Highlights

Academic Personal & Social Development Sixth Form Work Related Learning British Values Exam Results Super Curriculum

SEND Provision

All pupils and students who attend Combe Pafford School and Sixth Form will have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Admissions Criteria

Ages 8-19; accepts students with moderate learning difficulties, physical difficulties, ASC or complex needs.