The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 20% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
20%
-42.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-9.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
95
-10.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
93
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 66
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 28.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- United Schools' Learning Partnership
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Eggleton (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Castle Hill, Filleigh, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0RS
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Filleigh Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Filleigh Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Filleigh Community Primary School?
Filleigh Community Primary School currently has 66 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Filleigh Community Primary School take?
Filleigh Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Filleigh Community Primary School?
Filleigh Community Primary School is in Barnstaple, EX32 0RS, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Filleigh Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Filleigh 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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