St Andrew's Primary School
Cullompton, EX15 1HU · Devon · primary school
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129th 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 — 4.6/10 against 2,880 of them, against 4.4/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Andrew's Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 5.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 400 pupils against a stated capacity of 345. 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 manage class sizes when operating 55 pupils over its designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? How does the school ensure that the Good Ofsted rating translates into consistent daily teaching quality?
What Ofsted said about St Andrew's Primary School
Overview
St Andrew’s Primary School is described as an “oasis in its location” where pupils, including those with complex needs, “flourish in the nurturing environment.” The inspection found that the school maintains high expectations, resulting in a “calm and orderly” atmosphere where pupils behave well and feel safe. Leaders and staff are motivated, providing a clear vision that prepares pupils effectively for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and carefully designed, with teachers successfully adapting learning for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is a clear priority; the central library is well-used, and support for weaker readers helps develop fluency and broaden understanding.
- Pastoral support is of “high quality,” with pupils demonstrating a “mature understanding” of healthy relationships, consent, and online safety.
- Staff have “secure subject knowledge,” particularly in design and technology, enabling pupils to produce work of “very high quality.”
- Pupils hold “purposeful positions of responsibility,” such as mental health ambassadors, which fosters a supportive community.
Areas to improve
- Writing is not yet developed well across the full curriculum; pupils need more opportunities to use vocabulary and skills in writing within wider curriculum subjects.
- Assessment in some wider curriculum subjects is not used effectively to check what pupils know, leading to gaps in knowledge and understanding.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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