Bishopsteignton School
Teignmouth, TQ14 9RJ · Devon · primary school
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31st 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.8/10 against 3,598 of them, against 8.2/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| 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.
Bishopsteignton School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 157 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 working towards the expected standard? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Bishopsteignton School
Overview
Bishopsteignton School continues to be a good school, described by pupils as “one big happy family” at the heart of the community. Leaders have designed a “broad and ambitious curriculum” that fosters a love of learning, with staff maintaining high expectations and clear routines that ensure pupils behave well and feel safe.
Strengths
- Pupils are “thoughtful and have a love of learning,” reflecting on their progress and expressing themselves with confidence.
- Reading is a priority; staff teach phonics accurately, and pupils read with fluency from books matched to their ability.
- Strong pastoral support ensures pupils feel well cared for, with specific provisions like the ‘Rainbow Room’ for social and emotional needs.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have precise targets and receive appropriate adaptations to teaching.
- Governors share leaders’ ambition, offering effective support to subject leaders and checking the impact of staff training.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to improve the effectiveness of pupils’ recall of knowledge and skills in all subjects, particularly in the wider curriculum, so that “they know more and remember more over time.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders prioritising pupils’ well-being, keeping staff up to date with training, and working with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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