Hartland Primary School
Bideford, EX39 6BP · Devon · primary school
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27th 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 — 9.0/10 against 3,909 of them, against 8.6/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hartland Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 16.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join KS2 Art, Creative Outdoors, Choir, brass group, and Relax Kids clubs. Sports include volleyball, athletics, Boccia, hockey, Ninja Warriors, netball, football, and cricket. Musical events include the Bideford Singing Festival and Summer Concert. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 106 pupils against a stated capacity of 124. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Creative Outdoors club?
What Ofsted said about Hartland Primary School
Overview
Hartland Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school provides a positive environment where staff care deeply about pupils’ education and well-being, resulting in an ambitious curriculum that supports academic and personal development. Parents value the caring staff and the supportive atmosphere, while pupils enjoy coming to school and feel well cared for.
Strengths
- Staff ensure every pupil receives the help and support they need, with an "ambitious curriculum" that successfully supports academic and personal development.
- Pupils understand and apply behaviour values of being ‘Ready, Respectful and Safe’, leading to attentive lessons and rare bullying.
- Early reading is taught well, with most pupils learning to read fluently; staff emphasise accuracy in phonics and frequently check understanding.
- The school offers strong emotional and pastoral support, such as the optional ‘Calm Club’, helping pupils deal with big emotions.
- Governors are committed to staff well-being and workload, ensuring staff have the time and support needed to complete tasks.
Areas to improve
- The key knowledge for early writing is not as clearly identified as for reading, meaning staff do not consistently prioritise the most important knowledge or check understanding effectively.
- Some assessment procedures are time-consuming and provide insufficiently useful information, leading to activities with little impact on pupils’ learning.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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