West Hill Primary School
Ottery St Mary, EX11 1UQ · Devon · primary school
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43rd 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 — 9.6/10 against 1,727 of them, against 9.7/10 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 | 91.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.92 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
West Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 91.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 25.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.7 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. 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
Since the inspection is recent, what specific areas did the new report-card framework highlight for development? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about West Hill Primary School
Overview
West Hill Primary School is described as a calm, welcoming environment where pupils are "polite and kind" and feel safe. Following recent leadership changes, the school has been stabilised, with most pupils achieving well and being "well prepared for the next stage of their education." However, the report notes variability in provision, particularly in the early years and writing, which requires further development.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well overall, with Year 6 outcomes exceeding national averages, and disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs making good progress.
- Mathematics teaching is a strength, with "appropriately demanding" work and effective checks that help pupils identify misconceptions.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils are "polite and kind," bullying is absent, and low-level disruption is rare.
- Attendance is high, supported by rigorous systems and personalised support packages for those needing extra help.
- The curriculum offers rich experiences, including trips and extra-curricular activities that help pupils develop independence, confidence, and new skills.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must develop the quality of education in the early years, ensuring activities build on children’s starting points and address gaps in knowledge swiftly.
- Teachers should use assessment more accurately to identify misconceptions and adapt learning, ensuring all pupils achieve highly across all subjects.
- Writing standards need strengthening through consistent expectations for spelling, punctuation, and grammar accuracy across the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 90% |
| 2024/25 | 91% |
| 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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