Bere Alston Primary Academy
Yelverton, PL20 7AU · Devon · primary school
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199th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.6/10 against 2,483 of them, against 1.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 28.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.09 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bere Alston Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 28.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 106 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 who are below the expected standard in literacy? What does a typical day look like for a child in the early years? How does the school engage parents in monitoring progress?
What Ofsted said about Bere Alston Primary Academy
Overview
Bere Alston Primary Academy is a stable, happy school where pupils enjoy learning and feel safe. The report highlights a strong culture built on high expectations, warm relationships, and an ambitious curriculum that supports all learners, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and well-mannered" and "enthusiastic about learning," benefiting from "warm, secure relationships" with staff.
- Reading is a clear priority; staff use phonics effectively, and "pupils value reading and take pleasure in sharing their favourite books."
- Teachers in most subjects use assessment well to "identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge" and address misconceptions quickly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "fully included in all aspects of school life" and learn the curriculum as well as their peers.
- The school offers a "wide range of enrichment activities," allowing pupils to develop leadership roles and undiscovered talents.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, such as history, assessment systems are still being developed and are "not yet used well enough to check on what pupils know."
- Consequently, teachers do not always identify knowledge gaps, meaning "the curriculum is not adapted to make learning as successful as possible" in these areas.
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 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 28% |
| 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
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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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