Harbertonford Church of England Primary School
Totnes, TQ9 7TA · Devon · primary school
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71st 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 — 6.4/10 against 3,954 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harbertonford Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 101 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about Harbertonford Church of England Primary School
Overview
Harbertonford Church of England Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a welcoming community where pupils are polite, respectful, and enjoy highly positive relationships with staff. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, and achievements are improving following past challenges in phonics.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "rich range of opportunities" to develop talents, including music, gymnastics, and the school choir.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well supported and learning alongside peers.
- Pupils have a "strong understanding of fundamental British values" and describe the school as "democratic, where everyone has a voice."
- Attendance rates remain high due to robust systems that quickly put support in place for absent pupils.
- In the early years, children get off to a "strong start" through activities designed to build knowledge and skills effectively.
Areas to improve
- Expectations for pupils’ behaviour are not consistently high across the school, meaning low-level disruption is not always addressed swiftly and lesson time is not used as effectively as it could be.
- Curriculum design and assessment in a few foundation subjects are not as well organised as in others, leading to variation in how well pupils understand and remember what they learn.
Safeguarding
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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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