The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 37% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
37%
-25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 374
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 32.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mr Jody Le Bredonchel (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Princess Avenue, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9LW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School?
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School currently has 374 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School take?
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School?
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School is in Ilfracombe, EX34 9LW, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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