Landscove Church of England Primary School
Nr Ashburton, TQ13 7LY · Devon · primary school
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23rd 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 — 9.1/10 against 4,236 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Landscove Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 15.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Eco Group and School Council, alongside Art Week, Music Teaching, and Song Machine. Trips include visits to Buckfast Abbey, Ashburton House, and the Buckfastleigh Food Bank.
Getting in
The published school roll is 91 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 support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Landscove Church of England Primary School
Overview
Landscove Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report confirms that the school sustains its high-quality provision, offering an “inclusive and nurturing environment” where pupils demonstrate “impeccable behaviour.” Leaders and the trust provide a balanced approach of challenge and support, ensuring the school continues to deliver a strong education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well-designed,” progressive, and clearly details the knowledge and skills pupils need to learn.
- Pupils benefit from a “clear and consistent values and ethos,” forming positive relationships that underpin excellent behaviour.
- Reading is a whole-school focus; staff expertly deliver support, and pupils “develop a love of reading.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “learn well alongside their classmates” through effective identification and adaptation.
- The personal development programme prepares pupils well for life, fostering a “secure understanding of fundamental British values.”
Areas to improve
- The approach to teaching writing is “not securely embedded,” with some pupils having gaps in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Staff must ensure “sufficient opportunities are in place for pupils to write accurately, independently and at length.”
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| 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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