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Details

Age Range4-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityDevon
AddressWidecombe-in-the-Moor, TQ13 7TB
School Websitewww.widecombe.thelink.academy/website
Telephone1364621261
URN136563

School Census

Total 80
Girls/Boys 37/43
Girls/Boys Ratio 46.3%/53.8%
% pupils where English not first language 2.5%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 5
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 7.5%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/02/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
21/02/2017 Good
30/01/2013 Outstanding
Inspection Date 21/02/2017
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 30/01/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
26 January 2023School inspectionView
21 February 2017Full inspection: GoodView
30 January 2013Full inspection: OutstandingView
14 February 2012Academy conversion letterView

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard64%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard21%
Reading108
Maths106
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard69
Pupils achieving at a higher standard15
Reading108
Maths105
Reading Progress2.9
Writing Progress2.9
Maths Progress3.2
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard86%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard14%
Reading112
Maths109
Reading Progress4.3
Writing Progress1.5
Maths Progress1.7
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard90%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading109
Maths102
Reading Progress3.5
Writing Progress3.1
Maths Progress-2.2

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications14
As First Preference10
As second preference4
As third preference0
Total Offers Made10
first preference offers10
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications22
As First Preference12
As second preference5
As third preference5
Total Offers Made12
first preference offers12
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications8
As First Preference7
As second preference1
As third preference0
Total Offers Made7
first preference offers7
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications16
As First Preference12
As second preference1
As third preference3
Total Offers Made12
first preference offers12
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications15
As First Preference7
As second preference5
As third preference3
Total Offers Made7
first preference offers7
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications6
As First Preference3
As second preference1
As third preference2
Total Offers Made4
first preference offers3
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications19
As First Preference12
As second preference3
As third preference4
Total Offers Made13
first preference offers12
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications19
As First Preference11
As second preference7
As third preference1
Total Offers Made12
first preference offers11
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications9
As First Preference3
As second preference3
As third preference3
Total Offers Made3
first preference offers3
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications19
As First Preference13
As second preference3
As third preference3
Total Offers Made13
first preference offers13
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications10
As First Preference6
As second preference2
As third preference2
Total Offers Made6
first preference offers6
second preference offers0
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
79%
agree
15%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
3%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
82%
agree
12%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
71%
agree
24%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
9%
agree
12%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
0%
not applicable
71%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
59%
agree
35%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
74%
agree
6%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
0%
not applicable
15%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
38%
no
62%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
46%
agree
31%
disagree
15%
strongly disagree
0%
dont know 8%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
62%
agree
21%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
15%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
71%
agree
21%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
6%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
68%
agree
26%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
85%
agree
15%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
71%
agree
26%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
76%
agree
15%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
94%
no
6%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
90.9%
any other white background ethnic origin
4.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.1%
white and asian ethnic origin
1.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1.1%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
88.8%
any other white background ethnic origin
5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
2.5%
irish ethnic origin
1.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.3%

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