Oldway Primary School

Details

Age Range	3-11 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Academy, Academy converter
Religious Character	Does not apply
Local Authority	Torbay
Address	Higher Polsham Road, TQ3 2SY
School Website	www.oldwayschool.co.uk/
Telephone	1803557190
URN	142361

School Census

Total	687
Girls/Boys	314/373
Girls/Boys Ratio	45.7%/54.3%
% pupils where English not first language	3.2%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	140
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	12.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 25/06/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
25/06/2024	Good
26/06/2013	Outstanding
04/06/2009	Outstanding

Inspection Date	25/06/2024
Quality of Education	Good
Behaviour and Attitudes	Good
Personal Development	Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Inspection Date	26/06/2013
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Outstanding

Inspection Date	04/06/2009
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Outstanding

Ofsted Inspection Timeline

Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Report
25 June 2024	School inspection: Good	View
18 October 2015	Academy conversion letter	View

Primary Results

Type	Score
Primary Results 2024
Pupils meeting the expected standard	44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	0%
Reading	103
Maths	101
Reading Progress	-
Writing Progress	-
Maths Progress	-

Type	Score
Primary Results 2023
Pupils meeting the expected standard	56
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	2
Reading	104
Maths	103
Reading Progress	-1.7
Writing Progress	-1.7
Maths Progress	-2.4

Type	Score
Primary Results 2019
Pupils meeting the expected standard	74%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	6%
Reading	106
Maths	107
Reading Progress	0.8
Writing Progress	0.0
Maths Progress	1.3

Type	Score
Primary Results 2018
Pupils meeting the expected standard	69%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	10%
Reading	105
Maths	106
Reading Progress	-0.2
Writing Progress	-0.8
Maths Progress	1.1

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	112
As First Preference	50
As second preference	31
As third preference	31

Total Offers Made	50
first preference offers	50
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	155
As First Preference	81
As second preference	42
As third preference	31

Total Offers Made	84
first preference offers	81
second preference offers	3
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.22%
Total Applications	194
As First Preference	104
As second preference	67
As third preference	23

Total Offers Made	87
first preference offers	85
second preference offers	2
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.01%
Total Applications	179
As First Preference	85
As second preference	60
As third preference	33

Total Offers Made	90
first preference offers	84
second preference offers	6
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.20%
Total Applications	195
As First Preference	101
As second preference	59
As third preference	35

Total Offers Made	89
first preference offers	84
second preference offers	4
third preference offers	1

First preference v Offers	1.07%
Total Applications	198
As First Preference	88
As second preference	76
As third preference	34

Total Offers Made	88
first preference offers	82
second preference offers	6
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.38%
Total Applications	234
As First Preference	109
As second preference	79
As third preference	46

Total Offers Made	88
first preference offers	79
second preference offers	8
third preference offers	1

First preference v Offers	1.47%
Total Applications	236
As First Preference	119
As second preference	86
As third preference	31

Total Offers Made	87
first preference offers	81
second preference offers	6
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.45%
Total Applications	242
As First Preference	128
As second preference	72
As third preference	42

Total Offers Made	90
first preference offers	88
second preference offers	2
third preference offers	0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	41%
agree	47%
disagree	8%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	45%
agree	41%
disagree	8%
strongly disagree	4%
don't know	2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	24%
agree	42%
disagree	18%
strongly disagree	9%
don't know	6%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	4%
agree	8%
disagree	13%
strongly disagree	7%
don't know	6%
not applicable	62%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	36%
agree	44%
disagree	18%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	1%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	24%
agree	20%
disagree	23%
strongly disagree	11%
don't know	2%
not applicable	21%
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	16%
agree	35%
disagree	23%
strongly disagree	23%
dont know	3%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	37%
agree	37%
disagree	14%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	9%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	39%
agree	44%
disagree	13%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	27%
agree	44%
disagree	21%
strongly disagree	6%
don't know	1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	44%
agree	44%
disagree	8%
strongly disagree	1%
don't know	5%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	42%
agree	37%
disagree	12%
strongly disagree	6%
don't know	2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	29%
agree	36%
disagree	18%
strongly disagree	11%
don't know	7%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	63%
no	37%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
white british ethnic origin	90.1%
any other white background ethnic origin	3.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	1.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	1.2%
indian ethnic origin	0.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	0.7%
white and asian ethnic origin	0.6%

time period	2022-23
white british ethnic origin	88.9%
any other white background ethnic origin	3.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	1.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	1%
any other asian background ethnic origin	0.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	0.6%