Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School
Totnes, TQ9 6LH · Devon · primary school
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46th 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 — 9.9/10 against 4,266 of them, against 9.9/10 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 | 91.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.92 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 36.0 · 99 | 25% | 2.49 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 91.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 36.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 either way). Ofsted inspected the school in December 2025 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in cricket, football, basketball, and choir, with an after-school club available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 87 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils feel safe, well cared for, and proud of their community, with strong personal development and high attendance. However, inconsistencies in teaching quality and assessment mean that pupils do not always secure essential skills in spelling, grammar, and handwriting, limiting their progress through the curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils are "well cared for" and "proud to be part of the school community," with a strong focus on personal development and wellbeing.
- Attendance rates are high, supported by "appropriate systems" and swift action when attendance declines.
- The school is "inclusive and committed to meeting the needs of all pupils," with positive partnerships for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Pupils enjoy a broad curriculum and "wide range of opportunities" to develop talents, including clubs, trips, and leadership roles like ‘sustainability champions’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure assessment is used effectively to identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge, particularly in spelling, grammar, and handwriting.
- Teaching quality needs to be more consistent, with staff better equipped to correct errors in phonics, mathematics, and the wider curriculum promptly.
- Trust leaders and governors should provide effective challenge to ensure school leaders identify the right priorities for improvement.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 100% |
| 2023/24 | 94% |
| 2024/25 | 91% |
| 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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