Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy
About Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy
Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy sits within Devon local authority, a small rural primary with 127 pupils that ranks 11th out of 31 schools in the North Devon area. Among its local peers, the top performers are Stockland Church of England Primary Academy, Upottery Primary School, and Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. The school holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained since its previous graded inspection in 2013, with its most recent ungraded inspection in 2021 confirming it remains Good. Leadership and management, as well as overall effectiveness, were both judged Good in that 2013 inspection, though early years provision was rated Requires Improvement at the time. The school serves a mixed community, with 22 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, and offers nursery provision for children from age two.
Key Details
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- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
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- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2021Latest monitoring visit (21 Sept 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 22 Jan 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
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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