The short version
Above-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 83
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 18.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mr Dan Polak (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Barnstaple Hill, Swimbridge, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0PJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Swimbridge Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Swimbridge Church of England Primary School?
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School currently has 83 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Swimbridge Church of England Primary School take?
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Swimbridge Church of England Primary School?
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School is in Barnstaple, EX32 0PJ, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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