East Worlington Primary School
Crediton, EX17 4TS · Devon · primary school
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234th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.3/10 against 3,495 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| 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 Worlington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, creative writing, mindfulness, Makaton sign language, School Councillor, School Librarian, and Young Sports Leader clubs. Sports include football, multis-sports, gymnastics, and netball, while arts and music cover keyboard and violin. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 75 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
How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children progress from the expected to the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about East Worlington Primary School
Overview
East Worlington Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and feel safe and secure. Staff know pupils as individuals, fostering a community that many parents describe as feeling “like a family.” Leaders maintain high expectations and are “relentless in their drive for continuous improvement.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious and interesting,” with teachers possessing “secure subject knowledge” who design learning that encourages pupils to ask questions.
- Leaders provide exceptional support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they learn the same curriculum as their peers and develop into “confident and independent learners.”
- Early years provision is strong, with children responding well to clear routines and leaving with the “self-belief and knowledge they need to access the curriculum in Year 1.”
- Pupils are “confident readers” due to effective phonics teaching, regular progress checks, and a carefully chosen selection of books that match their abilities.
- Staff well-being is prioritised through collaboration across the trust, which helps reduce workload, while leaders act on feedback to ensure improvement plans are “robust and realistic.”
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the sequence of learning does not support pupils to build knowledge securely, meaning they do not learn as well as they could.
- New assessment methods are in early stages; some pupils find it hard to remember learning over time because it is not always based on their prior knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff having the necessary knowledge to identify signs of abuse and report concerns quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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