Offwell Church of England Primary School
Honiton, EX14 9SA · Devon · primary school
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104th 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 4,123 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among them, against 5.1/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Offwell Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 14.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7 out of 10 among them, against 5.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 89 pupils against a stated capacity of 104. 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 does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in practice?
What Ofsted said about Offwell Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report states that the school is ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, including the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership. Pupils are described as polite, considerate, and happy, with ‘trusting relationships’ fostering a safe environment where they feel cared for. Leaders have developed an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that generally helps pupils gain detailed knowledge and build strong learning habits from the pre-school stage.
Strengths
- Pupils develop ‘good character’, showing kindness and resolving conflict effectively, with bullying being rare and tackled promptly.
- Early reading provision has been strengthened, with children in Reception making a ‘good start’ through well-matched books and phonics lessons.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils who have fallen behind in reading, helping them ‘close the gap with their peers quickly’.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum is ‘carefully put together’, ensuring pupils learn how to be safe online and offline.
- Leaders and governors work collaboratively, with governors providing ‘valuable support and challenge’ and expertise in areas such as safeguarding.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure pupils acquire ‘detailed knowledge of each subject’, as some currently hold misconceptions and do not remember essential information in a minority of subjects.
- Leaders should ensure that ‘all pupils with SEND gain the knowledge and skills they need’, as some could achieve more if staff expected more of them.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, noting that leaders have developed ‘robust systems for recording and reporting on safeguarding concerns’ which are well understood by staff.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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