The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
5% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 159
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 8.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mrs Melanie Smallwood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Bishops Tawton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bishops Tawton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bishops Tawton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishops Tawton Primary School?
Bishops Tawton Primary School currently has 159 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishops Tawton Primary School take?
Bishops Tawton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bishops Tawton Primary School?
Bishops Tawton Primary School is in Barnstaple, EX32 0AE, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishops Tawton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bishops Tawton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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