Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
150
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School
Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Mid Devon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 150 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 150 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stephen Bosley, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8839th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 35 in Mid Devon.
Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 22 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
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 on Exe Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Dance, Swimming, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Book Club, Film Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 2.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mid Devon, Bickleigh on Exe 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Bell Meadow, Tiverton, Mid Devon, EX16 8RE |
| Headteacher | Stephen Bosley |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 150 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 2.5% |
| School Capacity | 150 / 150 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (3 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Nov 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8839th of 13,686
Nationally
849th of 1,469
In South West
16th of 35
In Mid Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
57%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
28
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (79% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bell Meadow, Tiverton
Mid Devon, EX16 8RE
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