Sidbury Church of England Primary School
Sidbury, EX10 0SB · Devon · primary school
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83rd 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 — 6.0/10 against 3,537 of them, against 5.8/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| 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.
Sidbury Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 127 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How does the current Ofsted rating reflect recent changes in teaching practice?
What Ofsted said about Sidbury Church of England Primary School
Overview
Sidbury Church of England Primary School is described as a "happy place" where pupils are "proud of their school" and behave well. The inspection found that leaders ensure reading is the "top priority," resulting in pupils becoming "fluent readers quickly" and thriving across a broad, well-sequenced curriculum.
Strengths
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with staff matching books precisely to sounds pupils know, leading to rapid fluency.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "thrive" due to swift identification of needs and "precise support."
- The curriculum is "well-sequenced" and "ambitious," helping pupils remember key knowledge, such as historical comparisons.
- Personal development is central, with pupils discussing relationships and fairness with "maturity."
- Staff feel supported by leaders who consider workload and well-being, fostering a team where "together everyone achieves more."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, staff do not check or use knowledge of pupils’ prior learning carefully enough, hindering the building of understanding over time.
- Staff do not always insist that pupils take pride in the quality of their work, leading to "careless errors" that impede future learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders being "vigilant" in staff checks and ensuring all staff report concerns diligently.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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