Filleigh Community Primary School
Barnstaple, EX32 0RS · Devon · primary school
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272nd 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 — 0.1/10 against 3,424 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 20.0 · 1 | 62% | 0.06 |
| 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.
Filleigh Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 20.0% 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%. 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 (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a KS2 football club, along with a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 61 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 who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the school ensure that the small pupil group remains engaged in the KS2 football club?
What Ofsted said about Filleigh Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Filleigh Community Primary School “thoroughly enjoy attending” and feel “welcomed and valued” within a calm, orderly environment. The school maintains high expectations, fostering “resilient, creative and independent learners” who are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Inspectors found that staff know pupils well, creating “warm and respectful” relationships that support positive attitudes towards learning.
Strengths
- The curriculum is designed to help pupils “build their knowledge sequentially,” with opportunities to revisit prior learning.
- Reading is a clear priority; daily phonics lessons and tailored support ensure most pupils develop “fluency and confidence.”
- Staff possess “strong subject knowledge” in many areas, enabling them to help pupils learn new content effectively.
- The school has a “strong safeguarding culture” where staff are trained to spot concerns and take “prompt action.”
- Pupils learn to value others’ opinions and beliefs, helping them become “well prepared for life in modern Britain.”
Areas to improve
- In subjects where the curriculum is new, expectations are not consistently high, leading to “gaps in their knowledge” for some pupils.
- Teaching does not always address misconceptions or match pupils’ needs effectively, meaning some do not develop a “secure understanding.”
- Safeguarding records are sometimes unclear regarding the actions taken to keep pupils safe, requiring more “clear and coherent accounts.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture ensuring pupils are protected, though record-keeping of specific actions needs improvement.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 25% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 20% |
| 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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