Meavy Church of England Primary School
Yelverton, PL20 6PJ · Devon · primary school
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79th 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 3,204 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1/10 among them, against 5.9/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 24.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.38 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Meavy Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 24.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football and cross country.
Getting in
The published school roll is 90 pupils against a stated capacity of 112. 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 to reach the higher standard in maths? What does the daily timetable look like for cross country training?
What Ofsted said about Meavy Church of England Primary School
Overview
Meavy Church of England Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are described as happy, safe, and proud to attend, benefiting from a welcoming environment where they feel part of the ‘Meavy family’. The school continues to provide a high-quality education with strong relationships between staff and pupils.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ambitious and structured to progressively build knowledge, with teachers linking new content to previous learning in most subjects.
- Reading is central to the curriculum; staff are skilled in teaching phonics, ensuring pupils are secure before introducing new sounds, which fosters a love of reading.
- Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour, described as polite and respectful, with low-level disruption being rare.
- There are strong opportunities for personal development, including leadership roles and visits to local sites like stone circles, which enrich pupils’ understanding of their community.
- Staff feel supported by leaders, and governors provide a skilful balance of support and challenge.
Areas to improve
- Not all staff have the necessary knowledge to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, preventing some from learning as well as they could.
- In some subjects, assessment is not used effectively to check what pupils know, leading to gaps in knowledge that hinder progress to more complex work.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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