Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School
Crediton, EX17 4AN · Devon · primary school
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215th 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 4,305 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4/10 among them, against 1.2/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| 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.
Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4 out of 10 among them, against 1.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Swimming Club, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 91 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 improve reading and writing outcomes for the current cohort? How does the school manage class sizes to ensure individual attention for each child?
What Ofsted said about Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School
Overview
Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a nurturing environment where pupils work and play happily. Leaders maintain high expectations that are consistently modelled, fostering positive attitudes towards learning and a strong sense of community. The school provides a broad curriculum enriched by residential visits and clubs, with parents overwhelmingly positive about their children’s safety and excitement for learning.
Strengths
- Pupils develop into competent readers through an effective phonics curriculum, with teachers providing expert support and carefully chosen books.
- The mathematics curriculum is well-organised, helping pupils develop fluency in number work and apply it to problem-solving and reasoning.
- Behaviour is typically calm and purposeful, underpinned by secure relationships between staff and pupils who follow school rules well.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive appropriate adaptations to access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Leaders promote wider development through personal, social, health and economic education, enabling pupils to become independent and resilient.
Areas to improve
- Assessment systems in subjects other than English and mathematics are new; leaders must ensure this information is used effectively to close gaps in pupils’ learning and track knowledge retention.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and acting quickly when pupils need help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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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