Manor Primary School, Ivybridge
Ivybridge, PL21 9BG · Devon · primary school
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267th 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 — 0.3/10 against 2,979 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 62% | 0.26 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Manor Primary School, Ivybridge overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% 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%. 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 (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 190 pupils against a stated capacity of 308. 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 core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the lower attainment groups?
What Ofsted said about Manor Primary School, Ivybridge
Overview
Manor Primary School is described as a "friendly and welcoming" institution where pupils are "positive about attending." Despite a recent "unsettling period of change," leaders have ensured pupils continue to receive a "good education" with "warm, nurturing and supportive" relationships. The report highlights strong pupil engagement, high attendance, and effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are "thoughtful and respectful" towards each other, contributing to a "calm, harmonious learning environment."
- The curriculum is well-structured, allowing pupils to "build securely on their prior knowledge" and articulate learning in depth.
- Staff are "astute at identifying pupils with SEND," providing "well-considered adaptations" that enable effective learning.
- Children in the early years "get off to a flying start," developing language and mathematical concepts very well.
- Leaders and governors provide "effective support and challenge," ensuring the school moves "from strength to strength."
Areas to improve
- The early reading programme is not implemented consistently; some phonics teaching "lacks precision" and staff do not check understanding with "sufficient rigour."
- The personal development programme does not provide sufficient opportunity for pupils to discuss complex topics like gender and racial equality, meaning some "misconceptions... are not addressed."
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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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