Yeo Valley Primary School
Barnstaple, EX32 7HB · Devon · primary school
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227th 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 — 1.1/10 against 842 of them, against 1.1/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| 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.
Yeo Valley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.1 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 193 pupils against a stated capacity of 350. 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 not reaching the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between current results and national medians?
What Ofsted said about Yeo Valley Primary School
Overview
Yeo Valley Primary School is described as a “welcoming and inclusive” institution where pupils are “proud” to attend. Leaders have driven a “rapid journey of improvement” since the previous inspection, resulting in a “calm and purposeful” environment where relationships between adults and pupils are central. The school is judged as “Good” overall, with “Outstanding” leadership and early years provision.
Strengths
- The early years curriculum is “exceptional,” with “first class” support for communication and language that helps children achieve highly.
- Leaders have constructed a “highly ambitious” curriculum with “well-sequenced steps,” particularly in arts subjects where pupils showcase talents in performances.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength, with needs identified “quickly and accurately” and supported by imaginative use of technology.
- Early reading is a high priority; adults are “experts in delivering the phonics programme,” ensuring pupils become “accurate and confident readers.”
- Staff morale is “high” due to prioritised professional development and collaborative opportunities.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not yet “fully embedded” in a minority of subjects, meaning some pupils do not develop a “deep understanding” of knowledge needed for the next stage.
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is “securely and consistently embedded across the school” so pupils develop deeper understanding over time.
- Too many pupils are “persistently absent,” despite the positive school environment.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with leaders and staff having a “clear understanding” of pupils’ backgrounds and working “well with external agencies” to support children and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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