The short version
Below-average SATs results. 82% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 346
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 18.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Gilbert (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Beechfield Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3DD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Fremington Primary School a selective school?
No. Fremington Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Fremington Primary School?
Fremington Primary School currently has 346 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fremington Primary School take?
Fremington Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fremington Primary School?
Fremington Primary School is in Barnstaple, EX31 3DD, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fremington Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fremington Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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