Is Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 3 February 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 74th of 302 primary schools in Devon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 64% of pupils at Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Cheriton Bishop Community 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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Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School

Church Lane, Cheriton Bishop, Exeter, EX6 6HY

Local ranking74th of 302 primary schools in Devon

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 3 February 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 3 February 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 64.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 82.0%
Writing (Expected): 82.0%
Maths (Expected): 64.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 73.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 11

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 115
Boys: 60 (52%)
Girls: 55 (48%)
Capacity: 70 (164% full)
SEND: 33.0%
FSM Eligible: 9.9%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 29.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.3
Budget per Pupil: £5,861/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
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: 93.0%
White Other: 3.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.7%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.9%
Other: 0.9%

93.0%

White British

3.5%

White Other

1.7%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

0164724817

admincheritonbishop@thelink.academy

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Church Lane

Exeter, South West

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Administrative

URN: 145397
UKPRN: 10066963
Establishment No.: 2006
Trust: LINK ACADEMY TRUST

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