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The Topsham School

Details

Age Range3-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Community school
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityDevon
AddressOrchard Way, EX3 0DN
School Websitewww.topsham.devon.sch.uk
Telephone1392874498
URN131108

School Census

Total 218
Girls/Boys 107/111
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.1%/50.9%
% pupils where English not first language 6.4%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 19
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 7.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/02/2012 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
22/02/2012 Good
13/09/2006 Good
Inspection Date 22/02/2012
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 13/09/2006
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
09 November 2022School inspectionView
21 March 2017Short inspectionView
22 February 2012Full inspection: GoodView
30 June 2010Interim assessmentView
13 September 2006Full inspection: GoodView
03 March 2003Full inspectionView

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard67%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading107
Maths103
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard46
Pupils achieving at a higher standard12
Reading104
Maths101
Reading Progress0.3
Writing Progress0.6
Maths Progress-1.7
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard77%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard13%
Reading106
Maths106
Reading Progress2.3
Writing Progress1.0
Maths Progress1.9
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard69%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard17%
Reading109
Maths104
Reading Progress2.4
Writing Progress0.2
Maths Progress-1.0

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.17%
Total Applications67
As First Preference35
As second preference20
As third preference12
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.03%
Total Applications76
As First Preference31
As second preference30
As third preference14
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications60
As First Preference27
As second preference23
As third preference10
Total Offers Made28
first preference offers27
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications58
As First Preference22
As second preference23
As third preference13
Total Offers Made23
first preference offers22
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.17%
Total Applications69
As First Preference35
As second preference16
As third preference18
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications62
As First Preference23
As second preference20
As third preference19
Total Offers Made24
first preference offers23
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.37%
Total Applications91
As First Preference41
As second preference20
As third preference30
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.13%
Total Applications76
As First Preference34
As second preference20
As third preference22
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.13%
Total Applications70
As First Preference34
As second preference18
As third preference18
Total Offers Made31
first preference offers30
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.38%
Total Applications69
As First Preference36
As second preference21
As third preference12
Total Offers Made26
first preference offers26
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.28%
Total Applications72
As First Preference37
As second preference20
As third preference15
Total Offers Made29
first preference offers29
second preference offers0
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
53%
agree
35%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
57%
agree
33%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
34%
agree
47%
disagree
10%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
10%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
4%
agree
10%
disagree
5%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
10%
not applicable
72%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
42%
agree
46%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
1%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
28%
agree
35%
disagree
17%
strongly disagree
5%
don't know
0%
not applicable
16%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
24%
no
76%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
15%
agree
25%
disagree
40%
strongly disagree
20%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
30%
agree
39%
disagree
16%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
12%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
40%
agree
42%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
5%
don't know
6%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
34%
agree
43%
disagree
18%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
36%
agree
42%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
11%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
45%
agree
42%
disagree
10%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
33%
agree
45%
disagree
11%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
10%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
82%
no
18%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
87.8%
african ethnic origin
3.6%
any other white background ethnic origin
2.3%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
1.4%
white and asian ethnic origin
0.9%
indian ethnic origin
0.9%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
0.9%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
88.1%
indian ethnic origin
2.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
2.3%
any other white background ethnic origin
1.8%
african ethnic origin
1.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
1.8%

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