Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit
Torrington, EX38 8NF · Devon · primary school
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140th 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 — 4.0/10 against 2,806 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The percentage reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Gardening, Science, Lego, and Times Table Clubs, with trips planned to London and St George's House in 2026.
Getting in
The published school roll is 65 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 have not yet reached the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with their times tables? How does the school prepare pupils for the upcoming London trip?
What Ofsted said about Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit
Overview
Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit continues to be a good school, offering a "calm, harmonious learning environment" where pupils are "happy, friendly and welcoming." Leaders have worked tirelessly to strengthen the curriculum, resulting in high staff morale and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. However, the report highlights that communication with parents regarding recent changes has been insufficient, and curriculum implementation lacks consistency in a minority of subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a positive atmosphere where they "play very well together" and feel "secure and cared for" by staff.
- Reading is "at the forefront of the curriculum," with a revised early reading programme ensuring children learn to read with "fluency and understanding."
- The curriculum is "well-sequenced" in most subjects, allowing pupils to learn "increasingly more complex knowledge" as they progress.
- Pupils develop a "good understanding of the wider world" through visits to London, local beaches, and learning about democracy.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders following up on concerns with "tenacity and speed."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "develop stronger links with parents" to address negative views about how changes have been communicated.
- Leaders must ensure the well-planned curriculum in a minority of subjects is "taught effectively" and implemented with fidelity.
- Leaders and staff need to routinely check that pupils have "learned successfully what they intend" in all subjects.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff are vigilant, well-trained, and refer concerns to external agencies appropriately.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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