Landkey Community Primary Academy
Barnstaple, EX32 0LJ · Devon · primary school
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182nd 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 4,190 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| 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.
Landkey Community Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 178 pupils against a stated capacity of 217. 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 below the expected standard in literacy? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 student? How does the leadership team monitor progress since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Landkey Community Primary Academy
Overview
Landkey Community Primary Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as happy and eager to learn. Leaders are ambitious for all learners, ensuring that staff provide necessary support so that pupils become successful and independent. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils behave well, feel safe, and value the care provided by staff.
Strengths
- Spoken language is central to the curriculum, helping pupils become "articulate speakers" who share thoughts with confidence.
- Early reading is prioritised with consistent teaching and regular checks, ensuring pupils receive help to become "fluent readers".
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are accurately supported, allowing them to follow an "ambitious curriculum".
- The personal, social and health education curriculum is highly effective, preparing pupils for life in modern Britain through discussions on global goals and healthy relationships.
- Staff well-being is valued, with leaders involving them in key decisions and providing professional development that strengthens subject knowledge.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is "sequenced carefully in all subjects" by breaking important knowledge into smaller steps, as this is not yet done well enough in some areas.
- Leaders need to implement "consistent approaches to assessment" across the wider curriculum to accurately identify gaps in pupils’ understanding, as current methods are not consistently applied.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders treating it as of the "utmost priority" and maintaining robust systems to report and monitor concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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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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