Rackenford Church of England Primary School
Tiverton, EX16 8DU · Devon · primary school
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222nd 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 4,296 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3/10 among them, against 1.0/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| 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.
Rackenford Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3 out of 10 among them, against 1.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a climbing wall, ultimate Frisbee, archery, low ropes, paddle sports, abseiling, and a nativity play, alongside a trip to a rewilding site.
Getting in
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Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the cohort? How does the curriculum integrate the outdoor activities into daily learning?
What Ofsted said about Rackenford Church of England Primary School
Overview
Rackenford Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a happy and safe environment where pupils are polite, friendly, and keen to learn. The school fosters strong relationships and a close-knit ‘family feel’, with high expectations for all pupils and effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, polite, and demonstrate the school’s values of trust, perseverance, respect, friendship, compassion, and truthfulness.
- The curriculum for reading is a strength, with a systematic approach ensuring children become accurate readers quickly and receive precise support when needed.
- Staff know the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities very well, enabling most to learn well and enjoy challenges.
- Attendance has improved through careful analysis and swift intervention, with the school working closely with families to address root causes of absence.
- Pupils feel safe, knowing they can talk to adults or use the worry box, and they learn how to keep themselves safe online.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, key knowledge has not been identified precisely, meaning pupils’ understanding does not build well over time; the school must ensure key knowledge is clearly defined.
- The personal development curriculum is not designed well enough, leaving pupils with limited knowledge of other world religions and lives from different families and cultures beyond their community.
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) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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.
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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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