Cockington Primary School

A inadequate academy converter school in Torbay. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cockington Primary School.

Torquay, TQ26AP Ofsted: Inadequate Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

36

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 55.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
25.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Inadequate

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

Inadequate
Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Last inspected
12 October 2021
Previous grade
Good
Category of concern
SWK
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Inadequate
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Old Mill Road
Torquay, TQ26AP
Phone
1803214100
Website
cockingtonprimary.org.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149222
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Old Mill Road, Torquay, TQ2 6AP
Website
https://www.cockingtonprimary.org.uk
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CONNECT ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
480 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
443
Free School Meals
35.0% (155 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
55.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 106.0
2023 102.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
63
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
443 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Believe, Achieve and Succeed"

Respect Aspiration Independence Creativity Collaboration Perseverance

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Clubs

Curriculum Highlights

Learning Enquiries model with hooks and outcomes Read Write Inc. phonics Devon Babcock writing schemes Maths No Problem mastery curriculum French taught in KS2 Ocean Curriculum Music lessons weekly with singing assemblies and a Performing Arts club

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Details of how to apply to the school through Torbay admissions; catchment area includes parts of Chelston, Torre and the Town Centre.

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