The Erme Primary School
Ivybridge, PL21 0AJ · Devon · primary school
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273rd 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 — 0.0/10 against 3,846 of them, against 0.4/10 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 | 13.0 · 0 | 40% | 0.02 |
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.18 |
| 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.
The Erme Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 13.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a Forest School club and an after-school club. The school also organises residential trips for Year 3/4 and Year 5/6.
Getting in
The published school roll is 101 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. 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 not reaching the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the residential trips for older pupils? How does the Forest School club integrate with the regular curriculum?
What Ofsted said about The Erme Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school that has undergone significant leadership changes and is now focused on improvement. While safeguarding standards are met and inclusion is praised, the school is rated as needing attention in most other areas due to historic curriculum weaknesses and inconsistent teaching quality.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Inclusion is at the "heart of the school's work," with staff providing "warm-heartedly nurture" and tailored support for pupils with additional needs.
- Personal development is effective, with a curriculum matched to pupils' needs that helps them understand "real-life scenarios" and life skills.
- Leaders have established an "ambitious curriculum" and are taking "decisive actions" to improve subject knowledge and sequencing.
- Staff benefit from professional learning and support, helping to build a "cohesive staff community."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must improve the quality of teaching to ensure it consistently models learning and helps pupils "think more deeply."
- Staff need to raise expectations for pupil engagement so that pupils display "pride in their work" and positive attitudes.
- Leaders must address "gaps in older pupils' foundational knowledge," such as handwriting and times table fluency, to improve national test outcomes.
Safeguarding
The report states that safeguarding standards are met, ensuring pupils are "made safer and feel safe" through an open culture of responsibility.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 24% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 13% |
| 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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