The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 143
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 19.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mrs Clare Wilmott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Station Road, Bow, Crediton, Devon, EX17 6HU
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bow Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bow Community Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bow Community Primary School?
Bow Community Primary School currently has 143 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bow Community Primary School take?
Bow Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bow Community Primary School?
Bow Community Primary School is in Crediton, EX17 6HU, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bow Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bow Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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