Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School
Exeter, EX6 6HY · Devon · primary school
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219th 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 4,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| 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.
Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in February 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 115 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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
Since the higher standard attainment is 0.0%, what specific support is provided to pupils aiming for greater depth? How does the school handle admissions for new starters when the current roll exceeds the place limit?
What Ofsted said about Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School
Overview
Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School is described as a small village school at the heart of the community, where pupils feel safe and enjoy learning. The report states that the school meets the "Expected standard" across all inspection categories, with leaders working diligently to improve teaching quality and pupil achievement following significant staffing changes.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Pupils achieve well in reading, with phonics taught with "precision" and most leaving Year 6 having achieved the expected standard in national tests.
- The school fosters "warm and caring relationships," resulting in a calm, orderly environment where bullying is rare.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities typically achieve as well as their peers due to effective support and resource allocation.
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced," preparing pupils well for life outside the school through cultural experiences and residential visits.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that teaching and expectations of what pupils can achieve are "consistently high quality across all year groups."
- Leaders should ensure all groups of pupils achieve consistently well, particularly those in the early stages of developing reading fluency who are occasionally given books that are "too difficult for them."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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