Loddiswell Primary School
Kingsbridge, TQ7 4BY · Devon · primary school
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141st 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 4,133 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 3.9/10 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 | 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.
Loddiswell Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming, gymnastics, dance, net and wall games, invasion games, athletics, striking and fielding, and canoeing. Trips include the National Marine Aquarium, Forest and Beach, Dartmoor Zoo, and Grenville House. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 118 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum prepare children for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Loddiswell Primary School
Overview
Loddiswell Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as ‘kind, safe and responsible’. Leaders have carefully planned the curriculum, ensuring knowledge is introduced in a logical order so that pupils build effectively on previous learning. The school fosters a positive environment where children feel listened to and supported, with strong provisions for personal development and extra-curricular activities.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘kind, safe and responsible’, showing respect and enjoying a nurturing environment where they feel their voices are heard.
- The curriculum is well-planned with ‘sticky questions’ that help pupils retain knowledge and make connections across subjects, such as linking reading to history.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘flourish’ due to precise support planning and clear learning targets.
- Leaders enrich learning through diverse opportunities, including fieldwork, museum visits, and community fundraising, fostering a sense of responsibility.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with practical steps taken to reduce workload, and governors make purposeful visits to monitor improvement.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the early years curriculum is ‘clearly sequenced and fully implemented from pre-school to the Reception Year’, as current sequencing does not always build on children’s starting points or prepare them for subsequent learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training, reporting concerns accurately, and working effectively with external agencies to ensure pupils receive necessary help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 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
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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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