Beechwood Primary Academy

Details

Age Range	3-11 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Academy, Academy converter
Religious Character	Does not apply
Local Authority	Plymouth
Address	31 Rockfield Avenue, PL6 6DX
School Website	www.beechwood-primary.co.uk
Telephone	1752706360
URN	143311

School Census

Total	344
Girls/Boys	172/172
Girls/Boys Ratio	50.0%/50.0%
% pupils where English not first language	11.6%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	161
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	16.9%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
08/10/2024
05/02/2013	Good
30/11/2009	Requires improvement

Inspection Date	08/10/2024
Quality of Education	Good
Behaviour and Attitudes	Good
Personal Development	Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Inspection Date	05/02/2013
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Inspection Date	30/11/2009
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Ofsted Inspection Timeline

Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Report
08 October 2024	School inspection	View
17 September 2019	School inspection	View
06 October 2016	Academy conversion letter	View

Primary Results

Type	Score
Primary Results 2024
Pupils meeting the expected standard	42%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	0%
Reading	101
Maths	101
Reading Progress	-
Writing Progress	-
Maths Progress	-

Type	Score
Primary Results 2023
Pupils meeting the expected standard	63
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	0
Reading	103
Maths	100
Reading Progress	0.7
Writing Progress	1.6
Maths Progress	-0.8

Type	Score
Primary Results 2019
Pupils meeting the expected standard	65%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	11%
Reading	103
Maths	105
Reading Progress	0.8
Writing Progress	0.3
Maths Progress	1.9

Type	Score
Primary Results 2018
Pupils meeting the expected standard	65%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	12%
Reading	105
Maths	104
Reading Progress	1.1
Writing Progress	-0.2
Maths Progress	1.2

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	44
As First Preference	17
As second preference	15
As third preference	12

Total Offers Made	18
first preference offers	17
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	51
As First Preference	35
As second preference	7
As third preference	9

Total Offers Made	35
first preference offers	35
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	60
As First Preference	42
As second preference	9
As third preference	9

Total Offers Made	46
first preference offers	42
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	59
As First Preference	36
As second preference	10
As third preference	13

Total Offers Made	40
first preference offers	36
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	1

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	63
As First Preference	42
As second preference	10
As third preference	11

Total Offers Made	45
first preference offers	42
second preference offers	2
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	66
As First Preference	42
As second preference	14
As third preference	10

Total Offers Made	43
first preference offers	42
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	72
As First Preference	44
As second preference	11
As third preference	17

Total Offers Made	45
first preference offers	44
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.03%
Total Applications	101
As First Preference	61
As second preference	19
As third preference	21

Total Offers Made	60
first preference offers	59
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	32%
agree	55%
disagree	3%
strongly disagree	11%
don't know	0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	37%
agree	53%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	5%
don't know	0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	21%
agree	53%
disagree	16%
strongly disagree	8%
don't know	3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	11%
agree	16%
disagree	16%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	8%
not applicable	47%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	29%
agree	55%
disagree	11%
strongly disagree	5%
don't know	0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	24%
agree	26%
disagree	11%
strongly disagree	11%
don't know	0%
not applicable	29%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes	29%
no	71%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree	27%
agree	27%
disagree	18%
strongly disagree	27%
dont know	0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	16%
agree	42%
disagree	18%
strongly disagree	8%
don't know	16%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	29%
agree	55%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	5%
don't know	5%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	26%
agree	42%
disagree	16%
strongly disagree	13%
don't know	3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	24%
agree	58%
disagree	11%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	8%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	47%
agree	39%
disagree	3%
strongly disagree	5%
don't know	5%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	29%
agree	37%
disagree	11%
strongly disagree	11%
don't know	13%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	79%
no	21%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
white british ethnic origin	83.8%
any other white background ethnic origin	5.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	3.6%
african ethnic origin	2.6%
indian ethnic origin	1.3%
white and asian ethnic origin	1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	0.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	0.6%

time period	2022-23
white british ethnic origin	85.5%
any other white background ethnic origin	6.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	3.5%
african ethnic origin	1.7%
any other asian background ethnic origin	0.6%

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