The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 448
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 41.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mr Adam Buckeridge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2005 | Monitoring Visit
Inspection
May 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Mines Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4BZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is East-the-Water Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
East-the-Water Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend East-the-Water Community Primary School?
East-the-Water Community Primary School currently has 448 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does East-the-Water Community Primary School take?
East-the-Water Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is East-the-Water Community Primary School?
East-the-Water Community Primary School is in Bideford, EX39 4BZ, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does East-the-Water Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, East-the-Water 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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