The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 12.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- ALUMNIS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Gail Holmes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Beach Road, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7BT
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Woolacombe School's Ofsted rating?
Woolacombe School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woolacombe School?
Woolacombe School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woolacombe School take?
Woolacombe School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Woolacombe School?
Woolacombe School is in Woolacombe, EX34 7BT, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woolacombe School have a sixth form?
No, Woolacombe School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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