The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 133
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mrs Karen Reeves (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Monkleigh, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5JY
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Monkleigh Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Monkleigh Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Monkleigh Primary School?
Monkleigh Primary School currently has 133 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Monkleigh Primary School take?
Monkleigh Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Monkleigh Primary School?
Monkleigh Primary School is in Bideford, EX39 5JY, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Monkleigh Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Monkleigh Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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