Bratton Fleming Community Primary School

About Bratton Fleming Community Primary School

If you're looking for a primary school where families feel confident in their choice, the numbers at Bratton Fleming Community Primary School are telling. In the most recent admissions round for 2025/26, every single one of the eight first-preference families received a place, and the school filled exactly its eight available places with no oversubscription. That one-to-one ratio suggests a school that is well-matched to its local community in North Devon, where demand and supply are in balance. While the school does not publish a formal parent recommendation percentage, the fact that all applicants secured their first choice is a strong practical signal of satisfaction. With just 68 pupils on roll against a capacity of 115, there is also plenty of room for new families, making it a realistic option for those who want a small, rural primary without the stress of a competitive admissions scramble.

Academically, Bratton Fleming punches well above its weight for a school of its size. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is significantly higher than the Devon local authority average of 57%. That performance placed the school first out of 31 primary schools in North Devon, and in the top 10% nationally. In maths, every single pupil met the expected standard, and the average maths score was 105. Reading was similarly strong, with an average score of 107 and 91% reaching the expected level. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it Good across all five categories, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and early years provision. This continues a pattern of consistent Good ratings, with the previous inspection in 2012 also awarding Good overall.

The school offers a practical, outdoor-focused environment that suits families who value space and activity. Facilities include a sports hall, playing fields, a forest school area, and an outdoor playground, with sports such as tennis, athletics, cricket, rounders and cross country on offer. Clubs include drama, film, art, gardening and eco club, giving children plenty of low-cost enrichment. The school has identified SEND provisions for moderate learning difficulty, social and emotional mental health, speech and language, hearing impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder, so it is equipped to support a range of additional needs. With a free school meals rate of 19.1%, the school serves a mixed intake. It is a Church of England school but with no religious character designation, and it does not have a nursery or sixth form. For families seeking a small, high-performing village primary with strong outdoor learning and a calm admissions process, Bratton Fleming is a compelling choice.

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