The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
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
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
2% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 59
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 11.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- Atlantic Coast Co-Operative Trust
- Head
- Mr Matt Cole (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Parkham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5PL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Parkham Primary School?
Parkham Primary School currently has 59 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parkham Primary School take?
Parkham Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Parkham Primary School?
Parkham Primary School is in Bideford, EX39 5PL, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parkham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Parkham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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