Princetown Community Primary School
Yelverton, PL20 6QE · Devon · primary school
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249th 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 — 0.1/10 against 881 of them, against 0.4/10 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 | 17.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.03 |
| 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.
Princetown Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 17.0% 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 (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 51 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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 strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these attainment gaps?
What Ofsted said about Princetown Community Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where “pupils are happy and love coming to school,” characterised by a “strong family feel” and high expectations for achievement. Inspectors found that the school provides a “high-quality curriculum” in key areas, particularly reading, and that staff are valued with their well-being considered.
Strengths
- Pupils are “kind to others and behave well,” enjoying a wide range of activities and showing enthusiasm for learning.
- Reading is a “strength of the school’s work,” supported by a systematic phonics approach and “very strong outcomes.”
- The school fosters independence and confidence, with an “ambitious curriculum” suitable for mixed-aged classes.
- Community engagement is a “strength,” with pupils making a “real difference” through initiatives like a harvest festival soup kitchen.
- Staff receive “effective challenge and support” from trustees, and “staff enjoy working at the school.”
Areas to improve
- In some subject areas, including the early years, the curriculum is “not implemented as intended,” with activities sometimes “not well-matched to pupils needs.”
- Consequently, pupils “do not gain the depth of knowledge they should across all subjects,” requiring the school to ensure weaker areas are developed to the same quality as successful ones.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
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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