Beer Church of England Primary School
Seaton, EX12 3NB · Devon · primary school
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106th of 279 primary schools in Devon we can score, 309 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,212 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8/10 among them, against 5.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Beer Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8 out of 10 among them, against 5.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, cross country, and netball, attend dance workshops, and visit the Donkey Sanctuary. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 94 pupils against a stated capacity of 112. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the after-school club structure its day?
What Ofsted said about Beer Church of England Primary School
Overview
Beer Church of England Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ early years provision. The report describes a school where pupils enjoy learning in a ‘safe, harmonious environment’ and are prepared well to be ‘valued citizens of modern Britain’. Leaders have successfully revised the curriculum to help pupils flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.
Strengths
- Early years provision is ‘Outstanding’, with children excelling in learning and developing ‘strong speech and language skills’.
- Pupils are ‘curious about the world around them’ and behave well, with bullying described as ‘rare’.
- Reading is taught effectively; younger pupils learn with ‘fluency and understanding’, while older pupils craft their writing using knowledge of authors’ techniques.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘thrive’ due to ‘well-tailored approaches’ and bespoke support.
- Staff are ‘overwhelmingly proud’ to work at the school, and governors actively support the school’s improvement journey.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, staff do not ‘adapt the curriculum sufficiently well’, leading to insecure understanding of concepts such as multiplication in mathematics.
- The trust and school must ensure teaching is ‘suitably adapted’ to pupils’ needs and starting points so all learn with success and confidence.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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