The short version
Below-average SATs results. 84% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 0% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
0%
-62.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 22.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Sam Malyn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Seaview Road, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1EL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Margaret's Church of England Junior School?
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Margaret's Church of England Junior School take?
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Margaret's Church of England Junior School?
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School is in Bideford, EX39 1EL, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Margaret's Church of England Junior School have a sixth form?
No, St Margaret's 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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