Is Buckland Brewer Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement at its last graded inspection on 5 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 264th of 302 primary schools in Devon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Buckland Brewer Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 33% of pupils at Buckland Brewer Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Buckland Brewer Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Buckland Brewer Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Buckland Brewer Primary School

Buckland Brewer, Bideford, EX39 5LX

Local ranking264th of 302 primary schools in Devon

Ofsted: Requires improvement

Primary

Phase

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 5 March 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 33.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 50.0%
Writing (Expected): 50.0%
Maths (Expected): 50.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 50.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 100.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 99.0
Cohort Size: 6

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 56
Boys: 21 (43%)
Girls: 28 (57%)
Capacity: 49 (100% full)
SEND: 19.6%
FSM Eligible: 31.4%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.6%
SEN Support: 16.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.4
Budget per Pupil: £10,573/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 98.2%
White Other: 1.8%

98.2%

White British

1.8%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01237451315

buckland@villageschools.org.uk

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Buckland Brewer

Bideford, South West

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Administrative

URN: 113141
UKPRN: 10077478
Establishment No.: 2218
Trust: Atlantic Coast Co-Operative Trust

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