Yeoford Community Primary School
Crediton, EX17 5HZ · Devon · primary school
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231st 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 4,247 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3/10 among them, against 0.9/10 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) 2023/24 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.33 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 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.
Yeoford Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 63%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 6%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3 out of 10 among them, against 0.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs for Lego, pool table, table tennis, darts, sling puck, board games, colouring & drawing, and loom bands. Sports include football and British Sign Language, while arts and music cover cooking and arts & crafts. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 56 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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 to move from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about Yeoford Community Primary School
Overview
Yeoford Community Primary School is described as a "small, happy school" where "everyone is valued and cared for." The inspection confirms that the school continues to be good, with leaders and staff demonstrating ambition for all pupils and maintaining strong relationships with families.
Strengths
- Staff build "close relationships with pupils and their families," with parents noting they "go above and beyond."
- The curriculum is "broad and engaging," with leaders identifying "essential knowledge and vocabulary" to help pupils build expertise through "logical steps."
- Reading is a key priority, supported by a "well-organised programme for teaching phonics" where pupils use "decoding skills well."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "effective support," enabling them to "follow the full curriculum."
- Behaviour is positive, with pupils being "polite and respectful," ensuring that "learning is rarely disrupted."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not check pupils’ learning effectively enough, failing to "identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge and understanding quickly enough."
- Leaders must ensure assessment systems are "aligned closely with the curriculum" so that misconceptions are identified and addressed consistently.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and being "well placed to recognise the signs that a pupil may be at risk of abuse."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 11% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 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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