Bratton Fleming Community Primary School
Barnstaple, EX31 4SB · Devon · primary school
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236th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.2/10 against 4,296 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| 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.
Bratton Fleming Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022-12.
Getting in
The published school roll is 70 pupils against a stated capacity of 115. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to address the gap between current results and national medians? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while implementing these improvements?
What Ofsted said about Bratton Fleming Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Bratton Fleming Community Primary School are described as “respectful and considerate,” thriving in a “calm and purposeful” atmosphere rooted in strong family values. The inspection highlights effective teaching in reading and mathematics, alongside robust support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. While the school is rated Good overall, leaders are currently reviewing the wider curriculum to address inconsistencies in subject sequencing and teacher knowledge.
Strengths
- Reading is a clear priority, with “effective arrangements” ensuring pupils make steady progress, particularly in early phonics.
- Mathematics teaching is “well organised” and “ambitious,” helping pupils build on “firm foundations” and tackle difficult problems.
- Special educational needs are identified “quickly and accurately,” allowing for timely, tailored support from the start of Reception.
- Pupils demonstrate good personal development, reflecting “maturely on moral dilemmas” and applying PSHE knowledge to everyday safety.
- Staff workload is managed effectively, supported by an “open door policy” and collaboration within the multi-academy trust.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must provide a “well-sequenced curriculum in every subject” to help pupils secure essential knowledge, as current ordering in some areas is insufficient.
- Leaders should help teachers develop their “disciplinary knowledge” to ensure pupils understand what makes each subject distinct and are taught with rigour.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with comprehensive staff training and active collaboration with external partners to keep children safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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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