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Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School

West Devon, EX20 3PBPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
2 1st-choice / 2 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School

Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School is a tiny state primary in the Devon local authority, serving just 17 pupils from age 2 to 11 in the West Devon borough. Among the 309 primary schools in the county, it sits well outside the top tier: Devon’s five Outstanding primaries are led by schools like Stockland Church of England Primary Academy and Upottery Primary School, both of which score 100 on the local ranking metric, while Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School follows at 94. Northlew and Ashbury, by contrast, holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections. The school is Church of England in character, with a chapel on site, and is led by headteacher Sarah Counter. Its capacity is 49, meaning it currently operates at just over a third full, and it offers nursery provision for the youngest children. With a 35.3 per cent rate of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average economic need compared with many Devon primaries.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressNorthlew, Okehampton, West Devon, EX20 3PB
HeadteacherSarah Counter
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils17
Free School Meals (FSM)35.3%
School Capacity17 / 49 (35% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (8 Jun 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Playing FieldsLibraryGymnasiumMusic RoomsSports HallSensory RoomForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

DanceAthleticsFootballCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubScience ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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Northlew and Ashbury Parochial 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.