Hatherleigh Community Primary School
Okehampton, EX20 3JB · Devon · primary school
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200th 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 3,537 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 1.7/10 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) 2024/25 | 41.0 · 9 | 40% | 0.35 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hatherleigh Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. 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 1.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils play cricket, visit All jigsaw Puzzles in Year 4, and can join an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 178 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about Hatherleigh Community Primary School
Overview
Hatherleigh Community Primary School is described as a “welcoming and inclusive” environment where pupils “enjoy coming” and feel safe. Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in pupils who “take pride in their work” and interact kindly with one another. The school has established a “well-sequenced curriculum” that supports all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they follow the same curriculum as their peers with appropriate adaptations.
Strengths
- Pupils are “enthusiastic learners” who “talk about their learning with excitement and interest.”
- Reading is a strong priority in the early years, with staff ensuring all pupils receive phonics teaching that “meets their needs.”
- Pastoral support is “strong,” and bullying is “rare,” with adults dealing “swiftly” with any minor conflicts.
- Leaders provide rich opportunities for personal development, such as charitable projects and cultural experiences, helping pupils become “mature and responsible citizens.”
- Governors “support and challenge leaders,” contributing to recent improvements in the curriculum and safeguarding.
Areas to improve
- The reading curriculum in key stage 2 is “underdeveloped,” slowing the rate at which pupils develop reading after mastering phonics.
- In some subjects, staff do not always check with “enough precision” that pupils remember important knowledge, meaning they are not supported as well as they could be.
- Leaders need to ensure the curriculum is implemented as intended and that staff use assessment effectively to plan next steps.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with leaders establishing systems to keep pupils safe and taking “swift action” to follow up on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| 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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