Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School, Crediton
Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Crediton, part of Link Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 9 schools in Crediton with published results, and 2,457th of 14,452 across England. It was 69% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Devon (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School in detail
Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £3.90 per session.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 62% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 13 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 Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School are St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School (2.5 miles, Requires improvement, 89% reading, 56% maths); Copplestone Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 77% reading, 46% maths); East Worlington Primary School (3.8 miles, Good, 67% reading, 50% maths); and Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy (4.6 miles, Good, 94% reading, 88% maths).
Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary SchoolCopplestone Primary SchoolEast Worlington Primary SchoolWitheridge Church of England Primary Academy
The trust
Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School is one of 23 schools run by Link Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
6.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 9 pupils (8.9%) received SEN support and 5 (5%) 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.
Staffing
Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Morchard Road Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is War Memorial (opposite), 320 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoMorchard Bishop Church of England Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in October 2021. Before that, as Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School (URN 113457), it was rated Good in January 2013.
At a Glance
6.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 62% to 92% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 67% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 48% to 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.3
Avg class size
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School
Newsletter 17.07.26
17 Jul 2026
Newsletter 10.07.26
10 Jul 2026
Newsletter 03.07.26
3 Jul 2026
Newsletter 26.06.26
26 Jun 2026
Newsletter 19.06.26
19 Jun 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Morchard Bishop Church of England 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)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
69%
Available places
94 pupils
136 places
42 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Crediton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Crediton
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
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
9
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
13.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
101
Total Pupils
64
Boys
37
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
16.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,094
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,288
Per pupil
£665k
Total funding
£18k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
2.9%
Overall absence
1.1%
Persistent absence
89
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 92% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in October 2021. Before that, as Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School (URN 113457), it was rated Good in January 2013.
What is the catchment area for Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Morchard Bishop Church of England 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 Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School?
Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 69% of its 136 places.
How big are the classes at Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School average 21.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School?
Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School has around 101 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School?
2.9% of sessions were missed at Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 1.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Morchard Bishop Church of England 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 Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School?
Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School is at Church Street, Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon, EX17 6PJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)