Kilmington Primary School
Axminster, EX13 7RG · Devon · primary school
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232nd 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 — 3.2/10 against 2,933 of them, against 3.4/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kilmington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 13.0% 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 (3.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school 'Requires improvement' in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Reading Club and Drawing, participate in Summer Games and Netball, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 72 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 reading and writing to meet national expectations? What specific steps are being taken to address the 'Requires improvement' rating from the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Kilmington Primary School
Overview
The report states that pupils are "happy and safe" with "warm and respectful relationships" between staff and learners. While the school has achieved "Good" ratings for behaviour, personal development, and early years provision, the overall effectiveness is judged as "Requires improvement" due to inconsistencies in the wider curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes towards their learning" and "behave well," meeting high expectations for conduct.
- The mathematics curriculum is "well designed and sequenced," allowing pupils to develop fluency and apply knowledge effectively.
- Reading is identified as a "strength," with pupils learning to read with "fluency quickly" through rigorous phonics support.
- Staff are described as "dedicated," providing "high-quality pastoral care" and a supportive "culture of teamwork."
- The personal, social and health education curriculum is "effective," helping pupils understand "healthy and safe relationships" and British values.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum across subjects other than English and mathematics lacks clear sequencing, meaning "pupils do not build their knowledge based on what they already know" and develop "gaps in their learning."
- Assessment in the wider curriculum is not rigorous enough, preventing the school from identifying "what pupils know and can do" or addressing misconceptions promptly.
- The school and governors have not sufficiently evaluated the impact of improvements, failing to identify where "pupils do not learn well" in the wider curriculum.
Safeguarding
The report confirms 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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 14% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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