Honiton Primary School
Honiton, EX14 1QF · Devon · primary school
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102nd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.3/10 against 1,958 of them, against 5.1/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Honiton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.1 out of 10 against all schools).
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 420 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
With the roll matching the capacity exactly, how does the school manage waiting lists for specific year groups? How does the curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths, where the current figure is 2.0%? What specific activities are available within the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Honiton Primary School
Overview
Honiton Primary School is described as a positive community anchor where pupils “flourish” and feel safe. The inspection highlights a strong culture of inclusivity, high staff morale, and effective early years provision, though it notes inconsistencies in curriculum planning for older pupils.
Strengths
- The early years foundation stage provides a “flying start” with a “strong culture of ‘no time wasted for learning’”.
- Phonics teaching is logical, with books matching known sounds to help pupils become “capable readers”.
- There is a “sharp focus on pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities”, supported by well-monitored plans.
- Pupils enjoy a “wide range of extra-curricular activities” and embrace leadership opportunities.
- Staff morale is high, describing the school as a “positive and happy place to work” where they feel valued.
Areas to improve
- The reading curriculum is “not fully planned” beyond phonics; the school must ensure it is “well sequenced” so pupils master complex reading skills.
- In some foundation subjects, the curriculum is “not sequenced well enough”, leading to gaps in pupils’ knowledge; precise knowledge and skills must be defined logically in all subjects.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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