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Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School

Mid Devon, EX17 6PJPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
38%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
9 1st-choice / 9 places
Ranking
#12,685
of 13,686 nationally

About Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School

Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School is a small village school in Mid Devon, currently teaching 109 pupils against a capacity of 120, leaving it with a handful of spare places. Its intake reflects a relatively low level of disadvantage for the area: 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average that typically sits around 23-24%. That said, the school is genuinely popular with local families. For the 2025/26 reception intake, it received 12 applications for just 9 places, with all 9 first-preference offers accepted, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.33. That suggests a community that values what this Church of England primary offers, even if it isn't the largest school in the local authority. The school also has nursery provision for children aged 2 and above, which can be a practical bonus for parents looking for a single-site journey from early years right through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Street, Crediton, Mid Devon, EX17 6PJ
HeadteacherHannah Bancroft
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils109
Free School Meals (FSM)11.0%
School Capacity109 / 120 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (6 Jul 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosICT SuitePlaying FieldsLibraryForest SchoolDining HallSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

DanceRoundersGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaFilm ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:30-17:30

Source: morchardbishop.thelink.academy. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School

Morchard Bishop Church of England 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.