Modbury Primary School
Ivybridge, PL21 0RB · Devon · primary school
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88th 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 4,238 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1/10 among them, against 5.6/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Modbury Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1 out of 10 among them, against 5.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs for Pokémon, art, gardening, puppets, ocarina, ukulele, choir, piano and guitar. Sports include rounders, drum lessons and Achieve4ALL multi-sports. Trips feature sleeping with sharks and tigers, canoeing, paddleboarding, high ropes, coasteering and forest school. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 152 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 in writing?
What Ofsted said about Modbury Primary School
Overview
Modbury Primary School is described as being “at the heart of the community,” where pupils feel safe and are proud of their school. The report states that “the quality of education has improved for all pupils” following significant curriculum changes, with strong support for those with special educational needs and disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an “ambitious curriculum” that celebrates the local environment while providing a “window to the wider world.”
- Mathematics is identified as a strength, with teachers using assessment well so pupils “talk confidently about mathematics.”
- Children in Reception learn to read quickly through daily phonics sessions, and most pupils “achieve well.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive “personalised and targeted” support, enabling them to “enjoy learning and achieve well.”
- Behaviour is positive, with “high expectations” from staff; incidents of bullying are rare and dealt with swiftly.
Areas to improve
- Learning activities are not always adapted well enough, meaning some pupils develop “gaps in their knowledge” or complete work that is “not ambitious enough.”
- The school has not yet fully developed all staff’s subject knowledge, resulting in the curriculum not being “effectively implemented” in all subjects.
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 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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