Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
420
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Hams community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 420 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tameka Hue Hamilton, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4718th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 35 in South Hams.
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 89 applications for 60 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 61 were first-preference applications.
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.8/5 from 10 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Swimming, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Hams, Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Drive, Plymouth, South Hams, PL6 7JW |
| Headteacher | Tameka Hue Hamilton |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 420 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.8% |
| School Capacity | 420 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4718th of 13,686
Nationally
418th of 1,469
In South West
18th of 35
In South Hams
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
69%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
89
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
61 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
School Drive, Plymouth
South Hams, PL6 7JW
Journey to School
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