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| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Address | Barnstaple Hill, Swimbridge, EX32 0PJ |
| School Website | www.swimbridge-primary.org |
| Telephone | 1271830437 |
| URN | 113455 |
| Total | 88 |
| Girls/Boys | 41/47 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.6%/53.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 7 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.6% |
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 17/04/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 17/04/2024 | Good |
| 13/02/2013 | Outstanding |
| 29/01/2008 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 17/04/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/02/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 29/01/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 111 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 3.8 |
| Writing Progress | 2.6 |
| Maths Progress | -1.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 0.5 |
| Writing Progress | -0.9 |
| Maths Progress | -2.3 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -1.1 |
| Writing Progress | -1.3 |
| Maths Progress | -2.2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 17 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 9 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 9 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 18 |
| As First Preference | 10 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 10 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 21 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 11 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 24 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 11 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 26 |
| As First Preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 13 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 26 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 18 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 11 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 36 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 27 |
| As First Preference | 8 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 9 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 8 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 26 |
| As First Preference | 7 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 7 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 7 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 32 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 17 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 52% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 31% |
| no | 69% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 80% |
| no | 20% |
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 95.3% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 96.6% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |