The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
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.
21% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 199
- Capacity
- 57%
- FSM
- 48.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- CORNERSTONE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Bishop
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Derby Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7HB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Primary · 497m away
Ashleigh CofE Primary School
Primary · 497m away
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Primary · 826m away
Pathfield School
Special school · 896m away
Pilton Community College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Eden Park Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Newport Community School
Primary · 1.6km away
Newport Community School Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Yeo Valley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Yeo Valley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Yeo Valley Primary School?
Yeo Valley Primary School currently has 199 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Yeo Valley Primary School take?
Yeo Valley Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Yeo Valley Primary School?
Yeo Valley Primary School is in Barnstaple, EX32 7HB, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Yeo Valley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Yeo Valley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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