Is Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 31 October 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 67th of 302 primary schools in Devon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 78% of pupils at Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Bickleigh Down Church of England 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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Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School

School Drive, Woolwell, Plymouth, PL6 7JW

Local ranking67th of 302 primary schools in Devon

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 31 October 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 78.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 12.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 88.0%
Writing (Expected): 83.0%
Maths (Expected): 92.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 88.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 420
Boys: 215 (52%)
Girls: 201 (48%)
Capacity: 420 (99% full)
SEND: 10.5%
FSM Eligible: 14.8%
EAL: 7.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.9%
SEN Support: 7.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 19.2
Budget per Pupil: £5,748/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 87.8%
White Other: 4.3%
Asian Indian: 3.1%
Other: 1.9%
Black African: 0.7%
White Irish: 0.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.2%

87.8%

White British

4.3%

White Other

3.1%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01752301837

admin@bickleighdown.devon.sch.uk

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School Drive

Plymouth, South West

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Administrative

URN: 113493
UKPRN: 10073817
Establishment No.: 3768

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