Hemyock Primary School
Cullompton, EX15 3RY · Devon · primary school
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185th 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 4,088 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| 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.
Hemyock Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 pupils against a stated capacity of 226. 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 reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the new Ofsted framework affect the current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Hemyock Primary School
Overview
Hemyock Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "kind, confident and articulate learners" who enjoy their education. While the school has moved "from strength to strength" following a period of turbulence, the report notes that early years provision currently "needs attention" due to inconsistent teaching.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well at the end of key stage 2, with outcomes "above" the national average in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- The school maintains a "calm and orderly environment" with "mutual respectful" relationships and no incidents of bullying.
- Staff provide "purposeful support" for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, ensuring they remain fully included in the curriculum.
- Leaders have established robust systems to monitor attendance, resulting in figures that are "in line with national figures" or better.
- The curriculum is "well constructed," with teachers helping pupils embed important knowledge and foundation skills.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the early years curriculum is delivered effectively, as children currently "do not learn as well as they should" due to variable teaching.
- Teachers need to assess pupils' understanding more effectively to address misunderstandings promptly, preventing "key gaps in their knowledge."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 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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