Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School
Exmouth, EX8 3BA · Devon · primary school
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119th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.2/10 against 2,762 of them, against 4.6/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 611 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 working towards the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education? How does the school handle transitions for pupils moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School
Overview
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School is described as a "friendly and happy school" with a "positive and vibrant ethos." The report states that the overall effectiveness is Good, noting that pupils are "keen to learn" and demonstrate "positive attitudes to their learning." Leaders have taken "swift and appropriate action to improve the curriculum" since the last inspection, resulting in a "coherent and well-sequenced curriculum."
Strengths
- Pupils behave well in a "calm and orderly" environment, following clear rules and routines.
- There is a "strong offer for pupils’ personal development," including the "Withycombe ‘60 things to achieve before leaving school’" and diverse extra-curricular activities.
- Reading is a significant priority; phonics teaching is consistent, and pupils read books that "match the sounds that they know."
- Support systems for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have improved, with "appropriately detailed" support plans.
- Staff feel "well supported by leaders with regards to their workload and well-being."
Areas to improve
- Assessment systems are "in their infancy" in some subjects, leading to gaps in pupils’ knowledge; the school must ensure assessment is "embedded and effective."
- Support for some pupils with SEND "does not always meet their needs," and staff require further training to make appropriate adaptations to learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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.
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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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