Willand School
About Willand School
Willand School is a popular choice among local families, with 88 applications for 53 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.66. Of those applications, 46 were first-preference choices, and all 46 received an offer. While the school does not publish a parent satisfaction survey, the high demand suggests a strong reputation in the Mid Devon area. The school is led by headteacher Naomi Tottle and serves 390 pupils aged 4 to 11, operating within its capacity of 417. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2024, rated the school Good overall, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2021. All five graded categories — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — were rated Good, reflecting consistent progress across the board.
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
23 Jan 2024Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
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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