Exbourne Church of England Primary School
Okehampton, EX20 3SQ · Devon · primary school
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208th 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 3,495 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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) 2022/23 | 50.0 · 19 | 41% | 0.77 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2022/23 | 0.0 · 10 | 26% | 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.
Exbourne Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2022/23, 50% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 62%. The higher standard was reached by 0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 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 25 pupils against a stated capacity of 82. 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? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the current cohort? How does the small class size influence individual teaching time?
What Ofsted said about Exbourne Church of England Primary School
Overview
Exbourne Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, guided by the principles to ‘Live, love, learn’. Pupils enjoy coming to school, feel safe, and demonstrate respect and kindness, with bullying described as rare. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that helps pupils recall learning confidently, though some gaps in knowledge persist in specific areas.
Strengths
- Pupils model positive attitudes and conduct, taking on roles such as ‘Values Champions’ to promote Christian values.
- The curriculum is ambitious, with teachers using effective questioning and modelling to deepen thinking and quickly identify misconceptions.
- There is a strong culture of prioritising reading, with staff teaching phonics effectively from the start of school.
- Staff feel valued and supported by leaders, who take actions to manage workload and foster collaboration within the trust.
- Pupils explore the wider curriculum thoroughly, including discussions on equalities, gender stereotypes, and personal safety.
Areas to improve
- Individual support for some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is not always well focused or precise enough to help them access the full curriculum.
- Some older pupils have fundamental gaps in mathematics knowledge, such as telling the time and understanding money, which hinders their preparation for everyday life.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders acting quickly on concerns, staff receiving regular training, and the curriculum providing opportunities for pupils to learn about keeping themselves safe.
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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