Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School
Tiverton, EX16 8RE · Devon · primary school
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223rd 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 1,615 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally. The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 159 pupils against a stated capacity of 150. 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
Since the higher standard attainment is 0.0%, what specific support is available for pupils aiming to exceed the expected standard? How does the new inspection framework affect the current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes an "inclusive and nurturing" school where pupils are "rightly proud" of their experience. Leaders have established a "caring and highly positive" community, resulting in "calm and focused learning environments" where pupils demonstrate "high standards" in conduct and attitudes.
Strengths
- Attendance and behaviour are rated at a "Strong standard," with leaders modelling a "warm and welcoming start" and staff maintaining "high expectations" that make self-discipline appear "effortless."
- Pupils benefit from "highly positive, nurturing relationships" with staff, creating a culture where bullying is "rare" and pupils feel safe to "speak out" about concerns.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and sequenced well," with effective phonics teaching and clear structures in writing that support pupils to "write successfully."
- Staff possess "secure subject knowledge" and use it to design lessons that "adjust to the range of needs," ensuring inclusive practices for pupils with special educational needs.
- Parents and carers "speak positively" about their children’s experiences, forming an "effective part of the caring community."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should strengthen and embed the curriculum offer so it is "as strong in all areas and subjects" as the best practice seen.
- Individual plans for pupils with additional needs must be more "accurate and precise" to fully reflect and enhance inclusive practice.
- Pupils’ knowledge of the "wider world" needs to be more "secure and detailed," particularly regarding religious diversity beyond Christianity.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture" where safeguarding is "everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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