Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 2-11
Religion Church of England
Address Bell Meadow
Bickleigh
Tiverton
Devon
EX16 8RE
Phone 01884855357
Reference Number 137776

Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School continues to perform well and is recognized as a good school. Pupils enjoy attending, feel safe, and demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning, highlighted by their strong relationships with peers and adults. The school prioritizes high expectations and personal development, which is evidenced by the pride pupils take in their work and the supportive environment fostered by the staff. The leadership has effectively integrated the pre-school into the school's framework, ensuring a solid foundation for early learners. While there are several strengths, the school does face challenges in consistently meeting all pupils' learning needs, especially when tasks may not be well-matched to their abilities. There are concerns regarding the depth of knowledge in the curriculum for certain subjects, and some pupils struggle with the application of phonics in their spelling, which impacts their writing progress. Addressing these areas will be important for sustaining the school's good performance in the future.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 150
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 60.67%
Girls: 39.33%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 2.5%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 2%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 21.6
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 26
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 23.7

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 11 9 20
2 4 8 12
3 10 6 16
4 10 6 16
5 13 10 23
6 10 6 16

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 96%
Mixed, Other 2%
White, Other 1.3%
Unclassified 0.7%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 03 Mar 2022
Date Report
03 Mar 2022 School inspection
28 Sep 2016 Full inspection:
25 Mar 2015 Monitoring visit
19 Nov 2014 Full inspection:
14 Feb 2012 Academy conversion letter
21 Sep 2010 Full inspection:
Previously as Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School
21 Sep 2010 Full inspection:
30 Apr 2008 Full inspection:
30 Apr 2008 Full inspection:
22 Nov 2004 Full inspection
22 Nov 2004 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong relationships between pupils and staff
  • High expectations of all pupils
  • Effective leadership and support for SEND pupils
  • Well-structured curriculum with coherent planning in certain subjects
  • Positive attitudes and pride in work among pupils
  • Strong emphasis on reading and phonics from early years

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistent application of phonic knowledge in writing
  • Some pupils lose concentration due to misaligned task difficulty
  • Underdeveloped curriculum thinking in a few subjects

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 63%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 104
Maths 105

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 0.3
Writing 0.6
Maths -0.9

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 4 0
Third Preference 2 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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