Caen Community Primary School
Braunton, EX33 1AD · Devon · primary school
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190th 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 4,279 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9/10 among them, against 2.1/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| 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.
Caen Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% 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% of pupils, 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 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a BEES club, along with breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 328 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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? What specific activities are included in the BEES club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Caen Community Primary School
Overview
Caen Community Primary School is described as a “welcoming, caring and friendly community” where pupils feel “happy and safe.” The report highlights an “ambitious curriculum” that fosters enthusiasm for learning, particularly in reading, though it notes inconsistencies in behavioural expectations and assessment precision.
Strengths
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring pupils read from a “carefully chosen selection of books” and develop fluency and confidence.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), allowing them to “follow the full curriculum.”
- The early years provision is strong, with staff deepening children’s understanding and introducing new vocabulary to prepare them for Year 1.
- Pupils demonstrate good personal development, taking pride in leadership roles and contributing to local charitable projects.
- Parents appreciate the “wide range of extra-curricular activities” and the accessibility of school leaders.
Areas to improve
- Assessment does not identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge with enough precision, meaning subsequent learning sometimes fails to account for what pupils already know.
- Staff expectations for pupils’ conduct are not always high enough, leading to instances where some pupils do not behave well.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and leaders acting with urgency to help vulnerable families, although the recording of recruitment checks was not always accurate.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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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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