Bishops Nympton Primary School
South Molton, EX36 4PU · Devon · primary school
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263rd 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 4,254 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3/10 among them, against 0.9/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 62% | 0.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bishops Nympton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% 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 0.3 out of 10 among them, against 0.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Drumming Club, Library Club, School Council, Choir, Archery, and play football. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
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Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Bishops Nympton Primary School
Overview
Bishops Nympton Primary School is described as a calm environment where pupils are "polite and kind" and demonstrate high aspirations. The report highlights that pupils achieve well, with particular strength in reading and early years provision, following a period of staffing instability that has now stabilised.
Strengths
- Pupils are "keen to contribute their ideas" about stories, supported by a successful phonics programme that helps them read at the earliest opportunity.
- The school "effectively supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)," ensuring swift identification of needs and good progress.
- Positive behaviour is underpinned by "warm relationships pupils have with staff," resulting in strong attendance rates.
- The curriculum is "rich in knowledge," with pupils able to recall learning and contextualise it through trips to local museums.
- Governors and leaders demonstrate an "outward-looking approach," actively seeking external expertise to enhance school priorities and morale.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure expectations for writing are "applied consistently across subjects and year groups" so pupils can communicate knowledge clearly.
- Staff training needs strengthening to ensure learning is "appropriately adapted," preventing some pupils from completing work that "lacks sufficient ambition."
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 | 8% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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.
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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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