East Allington Primary School
Totnes, TQ9 7RE · Devon · primary school
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171st 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 3,836 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 2.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| 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.
East Allington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% 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%. 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 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 2.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 80 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 activities are available within the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher standard attainment?
What Ofsted said about East Allington Primary School
Overview
East Allington Primary School is described as a place where pupils and staff are proud to belong, fostering a culture of being "active, bold and caring." The inspection found that leaders are ambitious for all pupils, with a well-structured curriculum that enables children to build on prior knowledge and recall facts with increasing fluency. The school is characterised as "calm and purposeful," with positive relationships ensuring pupils feel safe and supported.
Strengths
- Pupils have a "strong sense of belonging" and positive attitudes towards learning and one another.
- The curriculum is "well sequenced" and structured, particularly in early years and mathematics, where pupils become confident with problem-solving.
- Reading is a priority, with children using phonetic knowledge to read with "increased fluency and expression."
- The curriculum is adapted well for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, enabling them to learn "confidently and independently."
- There are wide opportunities for personal development, including roles as "eco-warriors" and peer mediators.
Areas to improve
- Some subject leaders do not fully evaluate the delivery of the curriculum or its impact on pupils’ retention.
- Leaders need to ensure subject leaders refine their skills to help teachers develop subject knowledge and check implementation.
- On occasion, some staff do not use training to deliver phonics with precision.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that leaders promote a strong culture, record-keeping is accurate, and staff know how to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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