SchoolScoresMarwood School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Whiddon, Muddiford, Milltown, Barnstaple, EX31 4HF
01271 850395 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 28 September 2022. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
18 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 113161), before it changed to its current form.
78% — 19 points above the Devon average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 78% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 94% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 94% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 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 | 13 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 12 |
| Of those, offered a place | 12 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 16 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 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 24th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 20.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 20th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 6.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Lower than 69% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 10.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 19th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Lower than 4% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 12.8 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 13th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Lower than 15% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 16th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Higher than 10% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.8 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 15th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Higher than 13% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.3 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Shirwell Community Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion) · 13% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pilton Bluecoat CofE Academy 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Marwood School's Ofsted rating?
Marwood School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 September 2022.
How did Marwood School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Marwood School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 12 families put Marwood School as their first choice for 13 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 12 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 151601.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.