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Bratton Fleming Community Primary School

North Devon, EX31 4SBPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
82%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 8 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1166 of 13,686 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressStation Road, Station Road, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 4SB
HeadteacherAngela Fernyhough
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils68
Free School Meals (FSM)19.1%
School Capacity68 / 115 (59% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Nov 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, 15 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Bratton Fleming Community 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.