Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School, Winkleigh

In its own words: "At Beaford Community Primary and Nursery School , we are proud to serve our rural community, providing a nurturing and inspiring environment where every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Our school has been a cornerstone of the community for over 100 years, and we take pride in continuing this tradition of excellence in education."

The school runs after-school care until 5:00pm.

In 2025, 47% of Year 6 pupils at Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 47% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (55% in reading, 36% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School as their first choice and 17 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School are Dolton Church of England Academy (2 miles, Good); The Clinton Church of England Primary School (2.5 miles); The Clinton Church of England Primary School (2.6 miles, Requires improvement); and Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School (4.3 miles, Good, 68% reading, 80% maths).

Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School is one of 8 schools run by Team Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.

42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School (as of September 2025): 93% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (86%).

9.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 8 pupils (6.8%) received SEN support and 6 (5.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bus Shelter (nw-bound), 200 metres away.

In 2024/25, Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School issued 1 suspension, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.