Stoke Gabriel Primary School
Totnes, TQ9 6ST · Devon · primary school
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214th 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 4,305 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5/10 among them, against 1.3/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| 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.
Stoke Gabriel Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5 out of 10 among them, against 1.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Nature Club, Choir, Spanish, Piano, Singing, Violin, and Guitar, play Rugby, and go canoeing or sailing. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 72 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Stoke Gabriel Primary School
Overview
Stoke Gabriel Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, safe, and learn well within a friendly community. The report highlights a curriculum that is clearly sequenced in most subjects, fostering confidence and resilience, alongside strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes, behave well, and live out school values of "community, character, courage and creativity."
- The curriculum in subjects like mathematics is "clearly sequenced," allowing pupils to build knowledge effectively and explain their thinking with confidence.
- Reading is a high priority; early phonics instruction ensures most pupils can read well by the end of key stage 1.
- Leadership for special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength, with effective adaptations ensuring these pupils follow the same curriculum as their peers.
- Staff feel valued and involved in decision-making, while parents appreciate that "the staff are all incredibly caring and helpful."
Areas to improve
- The school must refine the curriculum in some subjects by identifying "the small steps of knowledge" so staff can deliver it securely and pupils build depth of understanding.
- Actions to reduce persistent absence have not yet had sufficient impact; the school and trust need to ensure these measures are fully embedded to prevent pupils missing important learning.
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 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 29% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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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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