Bow Community Primary School
Crediton, EX17 6HU · Devon · primary school
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253rd 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 3,570 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 2.0/10 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 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bow Community 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 5.0% 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 2.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Mini Maker, Musical Theatre, Lego Club, Games Club, Life Skills Club, and various music groups. The school offers drumming tuition, Nativity plays, end-of-year productions, and a Year 6 residential trip. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 133 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
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the current 40.0% attainment rate and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve results in the similar-intake comparison group? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Bow Community Primary School
Overview
Bow Community Primary School is described as a “harmonious place” where leaders and staff work together towards common goals. The report highlights that the school has undergone a period of “rapid improvement” since its previous inspection, particularly in early reading and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- The school “nurtures and celebrates qualities such as resilience and independence,” with pupils taking pride in their work and engaging in leadership roles.
- Early years provision is strong, with children benefiting from “stimulating resources” and “lots of access to the outdoors.”
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with SEND, identifying needs “quickly and precisely” and adapting the curriculum accordingly.
- Pupils develop “positive attitudes toward their learning” and strong relationships with staff, with attendance rates being high.
- The school successfully promotes personal development, teaching pupils about safety, British values, and emotional well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum lacks sufficient rigour, as activity choices do not always focus pupils on “learning the most important ideas.”
- Teaching does not consistently identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge, making it difficult for them to “build up secure knowledge over time.”
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 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.
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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