The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 4 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 44
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mrs Jayne Peacock (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Kentisbury, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4NG
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Kentisbury Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kentisbury Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kentisbury Primary School?
Kentisbury Primary School currently has 44 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kentisbury Primary School take?
Kentisbury Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kentisbury Primary School?
Kentisbury Primary School is in Barnstaple, EX31 4NG, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kentisbury Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kentisbury Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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