The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 84
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 20.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Robinne Lowrey (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Tawstock, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3HZ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Holywell Church of England School?
Holywell Church of England School currently has 84 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holywell Church of England School take?
Holywell Church of England School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holywell Church of England School?
Holywell Church of England School is in Barnstaple, EX31 3HZ, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holywell Church of England School have a sixth form?
No, Holywell Church of England School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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