Heathcoat Primary School
Tiverton, EX16 5HE · Devon · primary school
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274th 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 — 0.3/10 against 1,964 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 | 28.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.09 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Heathcoat Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 28.0% 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 (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school 'Requires improvement' in July 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 267 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 plan to raise attainment in maths to closer national levels? What specific actions are being taken following the 2024 inspection? How does the curriculum support pupils who are currently below the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Heathcoat Primary School
Overview
The report states that pupils are “welcoming and polite” and that the school has made “positive improvements” to behaviour and personal development. However, it concludes that the “quality of education that pupils receive is not yet good” because an “ambitious curriculum is not yet securely in place.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a “positive and respectful culture” underpinned by the school’s ‘TRAIN’ values.
- Children in Nursery make a “strong start” through “high-quality conversations” and skill development.
- Pupils develop confidence and responsibility through leadership roles, such as serving as school councillors.
- The curriculum for personal development is “carefully planned,” helping pupils understand equality, diversity, and safety.
- Staff are described as “motivated and positive,” with consideration given to their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some subjects does not identify essential content with sufficient precision, preventing pupils from developing a “secure understanding of key subject concepts.”
- Subject leaders lack “sufficient oversight,” meaning the curriculum is not taught consistently well across all areas.
- Support for pupils falling behind in reading does not always help them to “make rapid progress.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 28% |
| 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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