Blackawton Primary School
Totnes, TQ9 7BE · Devon · primary school
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205th 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 4,223 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Blackawton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Global Citizens, Children's University, Music, Gardening and Food Bank clubs. Sports include multi-sports, sailing, surfing, Bikeability and Daily Mile Running. Arts activities feature the Dart Music Festival, peripatetic music, theatre and school plays. Trips visit Washwalk Farm, Forest School, Kent's Cavern, Eden Centre, the beach and the aquarium.
Getting in
The published school roll is 140 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 to move from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the school manage class sizes when the roll is at full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Blackawton Primary School
Overview
Blackawton Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "happy, safe and proud." Leaders have established a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that is carefully sequenced, ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs, build their knowledge well. The school fosters a calm environment with positive staff-pupil relationships and strong parental support.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "designed well," with teachers being clear about the knowledge pupils need to prepare them for their next stage.
- Leaders prioritise reading, resulting in pupils developing a "love of reading" and growing in confidence through rigorous phonics training.
- Children in the early years get off to a "strong start," showing high levels of curiosity and independence.
- Pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain, with a "lived experience of democracy" through school roles and visits.
- Staff value the support provided by the trust, and staff well-being is a realised commitment.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff have "equally high expectations for behaviour," as some staff expectations are not high enough, leading to lost learning time.
- Leaders need to ensure assessment is "rigorous across the curriculum," as teachers do not always use assessment well enough to check pupils’ understanding in all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and leaders taking all concerns seriously to put support in place quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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