Bradworthy Primary Academy
Holsworthy, EX22 7RT · Devon · primary school
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149th 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 — 7.0/10 against 3,059 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bradworthy Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join STEM, Band, Athletics Running Club, and Magic Tots Dance. Sports include climbing, football, netball, and gymnastics. Trips range from three days in Penzance to five days in London and Dartmoor camping. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 185 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 to reach the higher standard in maths? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating?
What Ofsted said about Bradworthy Primary Academy
Overview
The report states that the overall effectiveness of Bradworthy Primary Academy ‘Requires improvement’. While pupil behaviour is described as a strength, with a ‘calm and orderly’ environment where students are ‘polite’ and ‘keen to learn’, significant weaknesses exist in curriculum design. The trust has failed to construct a ‘coherent or well-sequenced curriculum’, leading to gaps in knowledge across many subjects, including phonics and the wider curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupil behaviour is ‘Good’, with students treating each other with respect and believing in equal opportunities.
- The school is ‘at the heart of the community’, with staff who know families well and are ‘quick to identify when families need extra support’.
- Pupils benefit from a ‘broad range of experiences’, including clubs and activities like rock climbing and surfing, which help develop ‘confidence and resilience’.
- Parents ‘comment positively’ about their children’s experiences, and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified early and supported to learn alongside peers.
Areas to improve
- The trust must ensure a ‘well-sequenced synthetic phonics curriculum’ is taught effectively, as pupils currently lack secure phonics knowledge and do not catch up quickly enough.
- Subject curriculums, including personal, social and health education, must be designed to enable pupils to gain a ‘rich and coherent body of knowledge over time’, rather than duplicating content or missing key areas.
- Trustees need to gain an accurate view of education quality to provide ‘appropriate support and challenge’ to school leaders, rather than holding an ‘overgenerous view’.
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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