Bridestowe Primary School
About Bridestowe Primary School
Bridestowe Primary School is a small state primary in West Devon that presents a mixed picture when compared against the Devon local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes. The LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 57 per cent, yet Bridestowe recorded 0 per cent in this metric for the 2023/24 academic year. This is a stark contrast and places the school at the very bottom of its local authority ranking — 241st out of 309 similar schools in Devon. However, looking at individual subjects tells a more nuanced story. In reading, 80 per cent of pupils met the expected standard, well above the national benchmark, and 30 per cent achieved a higher standard. Maths was weaker, with 60 per cent reaching the expected level and only 10 per cent hitting the higher threshold. Writing results were notably low, with 0 per cent meeting the expected standard, which heavily dragged down the combined figure.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Apr 2022Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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