Stowford School
Ivybridge, PL21 0BG · Devon · primary school
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19th 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 — 9.1/10 against 3,836 of them, against 9.2/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stowford School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join chess and French clubs, play football, netball, athletics, or tag rugby, and participate in choir, percussion, the Stowford Orchestra, dance, and arts and crafts. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 450 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 do not reach the expected standard? How are the various clubs and sports scheduled to ensure broad access for all year groups?
What Ofsted said about Stowford School
Overview
Stowford School continues to be a good school where "everyone enjoys learning" and staff maintain "high expectations" of pupils. The report highlights a positive culture where pupils uphold values of "respect" and "friendship" with integrity, supported by strong pastoral care and effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "good manners" and kindness, actively taking up elected responsibilities such as play leaders and eco-council roles.
- Staff teach phonics and reading with "precision," ensuring pupils "quickly read with confidence and accuracy" and use these skills across the curriculum.
- Leaders provide "high-quality professional development" for staff, who present key knowledge clearly and use regular recaps to check learning.
- Pupils receive "high levels of nurture and pastoral support," with strong relationships built from the Nursery Year, benefiting those with special educational needs.
- The curriculum supports personal development, ensuring pupils develop a "strong moral code" and are prepared to contribute positively to society.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is "not fully developed in some subjects," meaning pupils do not learn consistently well across the entire curriculum.
- Leaders should ensure all subject curriculums are of high quality and that staff teach in a way that supports pupils to "build up their knowledge over time."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders having a "sharp focus" on safety, staff receiving timely training, and pupils learning how to keep themselves safe both offline and online.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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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