Hartland Primary School, Bideford
Hartland Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Bideford, part of Atlantic Coast Co-Operative Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 12 schools in Bideford with published results, and 2,629th of 14,452 across England. It was 72% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Devon (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hartland Primary School in detail
Hartland Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Here at Hartland Primary we have a fantastic team of staff; our Headteacher, governors, administrators, teaching assistants, caterers, cleaners, and of course teachers, who all work together to create, what we believe to be, a very unique team. We are all here for the same purpose; to give our children the best start in life."
The school runs a breakfast club.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Hartland Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 95% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 52% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Hartland Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Hartland Primary School as their first choice and 12 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Hartland Primary School
The trust
Hartland Primary School is one of 6 schools run by Atlantic Coast Co-Operative Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
34 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Hartland Primary School (as of September 2025): 88% would recommend the school, 91% say their child is happy there and 58% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (91%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (58%).
Who goes there
7.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 14 pupils (13.2%) received SEN support and 3 (2.8%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Hartland Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Hartland Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (e-bound), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and weapons possession. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Hartland Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Hartland Primary is a caring school where every child matters. Staff work hard to support each child's learning and emotional well-being, with pupils enjoying coming to school and behaving well. Parents particularly value the positive environment and the thoughtful pastoral support offered, such as the Calm Club for pupils who need peace and quiet.
Key Strengths
- Early reading is taught well with most pupils learning to read fluently and with enjoyment -
- All pupils, including those with SEND, learn well with carefully structured lessons that help knowledge build over time -
- Pupils have excellent behaviour and feel safe, with bullying being rare and staff taking concerns seriously -
- Personal development is carefully designed, helping pupils understand friendship, citizenship and respect for difference -
- School prioritises attendance with leaders acting swiftly to support families, leading to improvements over time
Areas for Improvement
- Key knowledge for early writing has not been clearly identified, meaning some pupils struggle to learn how to write simple sentences and spell accurately -
- Some assessment procedures for subjects are time-consuming and have little impact on pupils' learning -
- Teaching of early writing does not prioritise the most important knowledge or consistently check pupils' understanding in the way that reading does
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Calm Club (lunchtime emotional support), breakfast club, after-school provision
Hartland Primary School has successfully maintained its good standards from the previous inspection. Staff care deeply about pupils' education and well-being, creating an ambitious curriculum that supports both academic and personal development.
At a Glance
17.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
34 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 52% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 71% to 95% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 52% to 84% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.2
Avg class size
22.5
Infant (KS1)
20.3
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby primary schools
Latest from Hartland Primary School
Clarks shoes Bideford
1 Jul 2026
Cancelled - Class 1 & Pre-School Clovelly trip
22 Jun 2026
Non-Uniform Day - Thursday 4th June 2026
2 Jun 2026
Summer Term Menu 2026 Week 3
2 Apr 2026
Summer Term Menu 2026 Week 1
Hartland Community Kitchen
From Hartland Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Hartland Primary School is in Devon; for families living there:
- Devon's school travel policy: Free school transport
- How to apply: Apply for free school transport
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
72%
Available places
101 pupils
140 places
39 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bideford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bideford
Across Devon council
Places available
9,014
Applications
6,494
Got 1st preference
96.5%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Devon council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
16.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
106
Total Pupils
53
Boys
53
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
15.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,918
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,104
Per pupil
£686k
Total funding
£17k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
10.4%
Persistent absence
96
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Hartland Primary School
What are SATs results like at Hartland Primary School?
Of the pupils at Hartland Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% reached the expected standard in reading and 95% did so in maths.
What is Hartland Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hartland Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Hartland Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Hartland Primary School is oversubscribed, Devon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Hartland Primary School?
Hartland Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 72% of its 140 places.
How big are the classes at Hartland Primary School?
Classes at Hartland Primary School average 21.2 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Hartland Primary School?
Hartland Primary School has around 106 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hartland Primary School?
4% of sessions were missed at Hartland Primary School in 2024/25. 10.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hartland Primary School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Hartland Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Hartland Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hartland Primary School?
Hartland Primary School is at North Road, Hartland, Bideford, Devon, EX39 6BP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)