Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School
91%
Capacity
109
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School
Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Mid Devon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 109 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 120 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hannah Bancroft, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12685th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 35 in Mid Devon.
Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 12 applications for 9 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Library, Forest School, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Rounders, Gymnastics, Cricket, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mid Devon, Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Street, Crediton, Mid Devon, EX17 6PJ |
| Headteacher | Hannah Bancroft |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 109 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.0% |
| School Capacity | 109 / 120 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (38%)
12685th of 13,686
Nationally
1327th of 1,469
In South West
32nd of 35
In Mid Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
38%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
38%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
12
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (75% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Street, Crediton
Mid Devon, EX17 6PJ
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