Winkleigh Primary School
Winkleigh, EX19 8JQ · Devon · primary school
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103rd 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 — 5.1/10 against 3,494 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 41% | 2.31 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.02 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Winkleigh Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in a London residential, a West End show, a trip to parliament, Harry Potter World, the London Eye, a surf residential, RHS Rosemoor, and The Eden Project.
Getting in
The published school roll is 224 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 frequently are residential trips offered to different year groups?
What Ofsted said about Winkleigh Primary School
Overview
Pupils are “proud to attend their school” and feel safe within a “calm and orderly environment.” Leaders have crafted a “clearly sequenced and coherent curriculum” that inspires pupils and prepares them well for the next stage of their education. The school provides a broad range of opportunities, including after-school clubs and educational visits, which help develop pupils’ talents and interests.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well-planned, with essential knowledge broken down into “small, manageable steps” to help pupils build secure understanding over time.
- Phonics teaching is effective, with books matching the letters and sounds pupils know, helping to develop “reading speed and accuracy well.”
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through “clear and established systems” and swift identification of additional needs.
- Pupils demonstrate good behaviour, listening carefully to teachers and understanding the difference between “bullying and falling out with their friends.”
- Leaders prioritise well-being, supporting staff to manage workload and working with parents to ensure pupils “attend school regularly.”
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, teachers do not use assessment information sufficiently to close gaps in pupils’ knowledge, preventing them from building on prior learning.
- Leaders need to support teachers to adapt the curriculum effectively to ensure pupils know and remember key concepts securely.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with appropriate checks carried out, regular staff training, and leaders being “tenacious in their pursuit to secure appropriate support for children and their families.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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