Is Bere Alston Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 5 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 153rd of 302 primary schools in Devon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Bere Alston Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 28% of pupils at Bere Alston Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Bere Alston Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Bere Alston Primary Academy 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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Bere Alston Primary Academy

Station Road, Bere Alston, Yelverton, PL20 7AU

Local ranking153rd of 302 primary schools in Devon

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

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): 28.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 44.0%
Writing (Expected): 50.0%
Maths (Expected): 50.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 28.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 100.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 99.0
Cohort Size: 18

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 123
Boys: 59 (56%)
Girls: 47 (44%)
Capacity: 210 (50% full)
SEND: 32.5%
FSM Eligible: 26.4%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.9%
SEN Support: 27.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 5.8
Budget per Pupil: £8,382/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
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: 100.0%

100.0%

White British

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01822840410

admin@berealston.devon.sch.uk

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Station Road

Yelverton, South West

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Administrative

URN: 147639
UKPRN: 10085003
Establishment No.: 2094
Trust: THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST

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