Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School, Tiverton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a caring, inclusive school where children flourish both academically and emotionally. Staff know pupils well and adapt their teaching to help every child succeed, with particular strength in supporting those with special needs. The school creates a calm, focused learning environment where good behaviour is the norm and children develop strong relationships with adults who genuinely care about their wellbeing.
Key Strengths
- Strong attendance and behaviour - leaders have effective systems and pupils take pride in conducting themselves well
- Excellent early years provision with high-quality interactions that prepare children for later learning
- Inclusive culture with effective support for pupils with special educational needs and barriers to learning
- Clear, well-sequenced curriculum with effective phonics and mathematics teaching
- Warm, nurturing relationships throughout the school with high expectations of all pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Strengthening challenge and consistency in outcomes for pupils working at greater depth, particularly in mathematics, reading and grammar
- Making individual education plans more detailed and precise so they fully address each pupil's specific needs
- Deepening pupils' knowledge of the wider world, different cultures and religions beyond Christianity
- Ensuring curriculum is equally secure across all subjects and all classes
- Enhancing the rigour of leaders' checks on pupil progress to better reflect all learning and development
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular clubs, sporting events, music lessons and performances, school council
Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive school where pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour and learning attitudes. Leaders prioritise high attendance and create a warm, nurturing environment where safeguarding is taken seriously.
At a Glance
2.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 79% to 75%. Maths has improved from 64% to 81%. Writing has remained stable at around 81%.
Class Sizes
21.6
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
23.7
KS2
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
159 pupils
150 capacity
9 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Tiverton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Tiverton
Admissions Demand - Devon
Places available
9,263
Applications
6,758
Got 1st preference
96.2%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Devon (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.00999%
Overall absence
8.49057%
Persistent absence
106
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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