Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School
Totnes, TQ9 7NY · Devon · primary school
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265th 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 4,185 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.2/10 among them, against 0.8/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 62% | 0.41 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% 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%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.2 out of 10 among them, against 0.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 54 pupils against a stated capacity of 96. 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 who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school plan to improve attainment in the coming year?
What Ofsted said about Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School
Overview
This is a small village school where pupils are described as “happy and safe,” demonstrating “joy, kindness, community and respect.” The report highlights a “rich curriculum” that builds knowledge effectively, with particular strength in reading and early years provision. Despite recent staffing changes and building work, the trust has managed transitions sensitively, maintaining high expectations and a calm environment.
Strengths
- Pupils are “welcoming and polite,” rising to staff expectations with keen attitudes towards learning.
- Reading is a significant strength; staff are “highly skilled in teaching phonics,” ensuring swift support for those at risk of falling behind.
- The curriculum provides “memorable experiences,” such as trips to the Tamar bridge and opportunities for gymnastics, choir, and outdoor activities like rock climbing.
- Pupils develop a “mature understanding of diversity and equality,” engaging in moral discussions and supporting local food banks.
- Staff workload and well-being are considered by the school and trust, contributing to a positive staff culture.
Areas to improve
- Teachers in some wider curriculum subjects lack “deep and secure subject knowledge,” meaning they do not consistently identify and address gaps in pupils’ learning from previous years.
- The recording and oversight of behaviour incidents are “not robust enough,” leading to continued instances of “low-level disruption” in some classes.
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 | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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