South Tawton Primary School
Okehampton, EX20 2LG · Devon · primary school
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135th 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 4,258 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 among them, against 4.3/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
South Tawton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a choir, along with a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 201 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 are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the current Ofsted rating reflect recent changes in teaching practice?
What Ofsted said about South Tawton Primary School
Overview
South Tawton Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by strong relationships and mutual respect. Pupils are proud to belong, feel valued as individuals, and are eager to learn within a calm and orderly environment.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" with high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Reading is a clear priority; early reading starts in Nursery, and staff have a "secure understanding" of phonics, ensuring pupils develop fluency and enjoy reading.
- Teachers break learning into small steps and use assessment effectively to address misconceptions, particularly in mathematics and modern foreign languages.
- The school fosters a strong sense of community, with parents appreciating how leaders nurture pupils to "be the best that they can be".
- Staff feel well supported and agree that "pupils come first", while trust leaders have an accurate understanding of the school’s strengths.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, leaders have not considered in enough detail the most important knowledge pupils need to remember, meaning pupils do not yet retain learning as well as they could.
- Leaders need to ensure key knowledge is identified and sequenced so that pupils "know more and remember more" across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving training to spot signs of abuse and leaders taking fast action to support families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 26% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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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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