Hawkchurch Church of England School
Axminster, EX13 5XD · Devon · primary school
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243rd 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 — 2.5/10 against 1,577 of them, against 2.2/10 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) 2023/24 | 56.0 · 30 | 62% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 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.
Hawkchurch Church of England School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 63%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 6%. 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 (2.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Forest School Club, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 43 pupils against a stated capacity of 56. 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 activities take place during the Forest School Club sessions? How does the after-school club structure its daily routine?
What Ofsted said about Hawkchurch Church of England School
Overview
Hawkchurch Church of England School is described as ‘a small school with a big heart’ that ‘welcomes and nurtures the individuality of its pupils’. The inspection found that staff hold ‘high expectations of what they can achieve’ and maintain ‘strong relationships’ with learners, resulting in pupils who are ‘happy at the school’ and supportive of one another.
Strengths
- Pupils learn a ‘well-designed curriculum’ where staff use ‘secure subject knowledge’ to adapt teaching effectively.
- Reading is ‘prioritised’ successfully, with targeted support ensuring pupils ‘learn to read with great success’ and develop ‘a love of reading for pleasure’.
- The school checks on what pupils know ‘effectively’, enabling them to ‘recall their previous learning well’.
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘quickly’ due to their detailed knowledge of pupils.
- Pupils gain a ‘secure understanding of different faiths and cultures’ and build confidence through fundraising and community roles.
Areas to improve
- The provision for some pupils with SEND is ‘not as precise and targeted as it could be’, meaning they are ‘not as successful academically as they could be’.
- The design of some learning tasks is ‘not as effective as it could be to consolidate knowledge’, which ‘hampers pupil’s learning’ and their ability to develop deep understanding.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
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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