The short version
Above-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2010).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2010
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 82
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 11%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mrs Ruhaina Alford (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Dreybury Lane, Halwill, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5XU
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Halwill Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Halwill Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Halwill Community Primary School?
Halwill Community Primary School currently has 82 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Halwill Community Primary School take?
Halwill Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Halwill Community Primary School?
Halwill Community Primary School is in Beaworthy, EX21 5XU, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Halwill Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Halwill 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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