The short version
Below-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-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 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 484
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 42.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Johnston (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Coronation Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3DE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is West Croft School's Ofsted rating?
West Croft School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Croft School?
West Croft School currently has 484 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Croft School take?
West Croft School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Croft School?
West Croft School is in Bideford, EX39 3DE, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Croft School have a sixth form?
No, West Croft School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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