The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
9% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 151
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 14.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Ms Louise Nicholls (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2023 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Barrack Road, Modbury, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0RB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Modbury Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Modbury Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Modbury Primary School?
Modbury Primary School currently has 151 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Modbury Primary School take?
Modbury Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Modbury Primary School?
Modbury Primary School is in Ivybridge, PL21 0RB, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Modbury Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Modbury Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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