The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 35% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
- 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
35%
-27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 115
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- TEAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ian Thomas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Beaford, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8LJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School?
Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School currently has 115 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School take?
Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School?
Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School is in Winkleigh, EX19 8LJ, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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