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Fremington Primary School

North Devon, EX31 3DDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
1 Good · 4 Requires improvement
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
40%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#12,455
of 13,686 nationally

About Fremington Primary School

Just over half of parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey would recommend Fremington Primary School, with 53% saying yes and 47% no. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, receiving 37 applications for 27 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.37, though 26 of those 27 offers went to first-preference families. The parent survey, based on 75 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows a mixed picture. While 70% of parents agreed or strongly agreed their child is happy, and 74% felt the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, only 39% agreed that concerns are dealt with properly. Behaviour is a particular concern: just 51% agreed the school ensures good behaviour, with 48% disagreeing. On SEND support, 42% disagreed that children with special needs get the help they need, against 42% who agreed or strongly agreed.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBeechfield Road, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 3DD
HeadteacherCaroline Gilbert
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils346
Free School Meals (FSM)18.5%
School Capacity346 / 420 (82% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 75 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Feb 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 16 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumSensory RoomICT SuiteDining HallArt StudiosLibraryPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingCricketDanceAthleticsRoundersTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fremington Primary School

Fremington Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.