Tipton St John Church of England Primary School
Sidmouth, EX10 0AG · Devon · primary school
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203rd 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 4,238 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 41% | 0.77 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.77 |
| 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.
Tipton St John Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 83 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 maths? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard? How has the teaching approach changed since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Tipton St John Church of England Primary School
Overview
Tipton St John Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where leaders maintain high expectations for all learners. Pupils are described as kind, polite, and respectful, feeling safe and enthusiastic about their learning within a nurturing environment.
Strengths
- Staff are nurturing and support pupils to realise the school vision to ‘be the best we can be’.
- The teaching of phonics is precise, helping pupils become ‘confident, successful readers’.
- Leaders ensure reading is a priority, with staff receiving regular training to support fluency and vocabulary.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective extra help and talk positively about their support.
- Strong links with the church and local community help pupils understand how different people live and prepare them for life in modern Britain.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should check that the teaching of the curriculum is consistently of a high quality to support pupils to know and remember more over time.
- Leaders must ensure that the key stage two reading curriculum is well sequenced so that all pupils build on what they already know regarding comprehension and inference.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring it is a high priority and staff using procedures to identify pupils at risk of harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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