Woolsery Primary School
Bideford, EX39 5QS · Devon · primary school
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229th 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 4,185 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.2/10 among them, against 0.8/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Woolsery Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.2 out of 10 among them, against 0.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 108 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in reading and maths? How does the school ensure that the breakfast and after-school clubs are accessible to all families?
What Ofsted said about Woolsery Primary School
Overview
Woolsery Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Pupils enjoy a positive, ‘family ethos’ where they feel safe, valued, and well-supported by staff who hold high expectations for their academic and personal development. The school has made significant improvements in core subjects since the previous inspection, though the wider curriculum requires further strengthening.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘positive attitudes to learning’, are ‘kind and friendly’, and have ‘no concerns about bullying’.
- The early years curriculum is ‘well thought out’, helping children develop independence, vocabulary, and ‘decision-making skills’ through purposeful play.
- Staff deliver phonics with ‘accuracy’, ensuring pupils become ‘confident and fluent readers’ who enjoy a wide range of books.
- Leaders have taken ‘swift and effective action’ to improve outcomes in core subjects, resulting in a ‘significant impact in a short space of time’.
- Pupils value their roles in pupil voice groups, which helps develop their character, confidence, and ability to become ‘active citizens’.
Areas to improve
- Governors must prioritise the development of the ‘wider curriculum’ to ensure it is as effective as core subjects, as they currently lack a ‘fully accurate view’ of pupils’ wider education.
- Senior leaders should support subject leaders to increase their expertise, as some do not yet use evaluation data effectively to drive improvements in their specific areas.
- Leaders need to strengthen pupils’ awareness of ‘world religions and different cultures’ within the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff receiving regular training and leaders acting at the ‘earliest indication of a concern’ to prevent incidents escalating.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 31% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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