SchoolScoresBradworthy Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed
Part of BRADWORTHY PRIMARY ACADEMY
Bradworthy, Holsworthy, EX22 7RT
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 17 October 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
69 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Holsworthy comparisons use the 3 of its 6 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 3 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Holsworthy | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Holsworthy. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 99% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Holsworthy. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Holsworthy. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 8th highest of 90 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 89% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | – | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 38 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Holsworthy. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 90% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Holsworthy. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 95% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Holsworthy figures pool parents at the Holsworthy schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
34 pupils in this year group.
74% — 15 points above the Devon average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 74% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 85% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Devon. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 21 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 19 |
| Of those, offered a place | 19 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 32 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools in Holsworthy. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.8% | 20.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 6 state primary schools in Holsworthy. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Holsworthy. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.9% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools in Holsworthy. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 6.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 6 state primary schools in Holsworthy. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 6 state primary schools in Holsworthy. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 10.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 6 state primary schools in Holsworthy. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 6 state primary schools in Holsworthy. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Holsworthy. Higher than 94% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.7 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 6 state primary schools in Holsworthy. Higher than 86% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.3 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Holsworthy. Higher than 86% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 27.1% | 17.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Questions parents ask
What is Bradworthy Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bradworthy Primary Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 October 2023.
How did Bradworthy Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bradworthy Primary Academy?
96% of the 69 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Bradworthy Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bradworthy Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 19 families put Bradworthy Primary Academy as their first choice for 21 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 19 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136492.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.