Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School
Yelverton, PL20 7SZ · Devon · primary school
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93rd 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 — 5.8/10 against 3,260 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 184 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or clubs are available for Year 6 pupils?
What Ofsted said about Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School
Overview
Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School is described as a “purposeful and inspiring place” where pupils “flourish” and demonstrate pride in their achievements. The inspection judges the school’s overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision as ‘Good’.
Strengths
- Pupils are “vibrant and confident individuals” who hold roles of responsibility and contribute positively to an “inclusive culture” where everyone is treated with respect.
- Reading is identified as a “priority and a strength,” with children in Reception developing phonics knowledge well and staff providing “well-considered support” for those falling behind.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is an “area of strength,” featuring a “fully inclusive approach” that successfully adapts learning to overcome barriers.
- The school maintains high attendance through “robust action” and clear communication with parents, fostering an environment where pupils “feel safe and want to attend.”
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure high expectations of learning and behaviour are “fully embedded across all classes” so pupils have a “commonly shared understanding” of what is expected.
- The curriculum in mathematics and some wider subjects is “not as well embedded” as others; leaders must continue development so these align with the “strong, at times exemplary, provision” in established 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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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