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Ashleigh CofE Primary School

North Devon, EX32 8LJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
#4,933
of 13,686 nationally

About Ashleigh CofE Primary School

Ashleigh CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary in North Devon, within the Devon local authority. It ranks 6th out of 31 primary schools in its immediate borough, placing it comfortably in the top 20% locally. Across the wider Devon authority, which contains 309 primary schools, the school sits at 65th. Its most closely ranked local peers include Stockland Church of England Primary Academy, Upottery Primary School, and Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. With 213 pupils against a capacity of 295, the school is not at full roll, yet it was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry: 31 applications for 16 places, with all 16 first-preference families offered a spot. The school serves a community with above-average disadvantage — 41.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals — and offers nursery provision for children from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBevan Road, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 8LJ
HeadteacherAntonia Lavictoire
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils213
Free School Meals (FSM)41.7%
School Capacity213 / 295 (72% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

DanceFootballCross CountryGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingScience ClubDramaChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Ashleigh CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.