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Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School

South Hams, PL6 7JWPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
61 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#4,718
of 13,686 nationally

About Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School

Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School is running at full capacity with 420 pupils on roll, exactly matching its stated capacity of 420. This is a school in high demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 89 applications for 60 places, with 61 of those coming as first preferences. The oversubscription ratio sits at 1.48, meaning nearly one and a half families apply for every available spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 14.8%, which is worth noting in the context of the national primary average of around 23% — suggesting a relatively less deprived intake than the country as a whole. The school is a Church of England primary in South Hams, Devon, and is led by headteacher Tameka Hue Hamilton. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2023, rated the school Good overall, with Outstanding marks for early years provision and for leadership and management.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool Drive, Plymouth, South Hams, PL6 7JW
HeadteacherTameka Hue Hamilton
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils420
Free School Meals (FSM)14.8%
School Capacity420 / 420 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

31 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolPlaying FieldsICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsDanceSwimmingCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirFilm ClubChess

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Bickleigh Down Church of England 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.