SchoolScoresSt George's CofE Infant and Nursery School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 7 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Jackets Lane, Northam, Bideford, EX39 1HT
01237 477262 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 25 November 2025 , published 25 January 2026.
In short: 1 strong, 6 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
30 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Devon comparisons use the 21 of its 308 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 287 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 | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 3rd highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 76% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 88% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 5th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 71% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 89% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 5th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 71% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 79% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 25 parents who had raised a concern Joint 3rd highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 79% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 78% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 85% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 87% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 30%). 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. Devon figures pool parents at the Devon 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 37 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 33 |
| Of those, offered a place | 33 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 37 |
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 13 state primary schools in Bideford. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.8% | 20.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 13 state primary schools in Bideford. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 13 state primary schools in Bideford. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 13 state primary schools in Bideford. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 6.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Bideford. Lower than 41% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Bideford. Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.7% | 10.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Bideford. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.0 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Bideford. Lower than 39% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 10th highest of 13 state primary schools in Bideford. Higher than 12% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.3 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 13 state primary schools in Bideford. Higher than 6% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.4 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 9th highest of 11 state primary schools in Bideford. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- St Margaret's CofE Junior School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2020, before conversion) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Appledore School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Croft School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- East-the-Water Community Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Instow Community Primary and Pre-School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Helen's CofE School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 25 November 2025. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 strong, 6 expected, and safeguarding was met.
Would parents recommend St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School?
100% of the 30 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 33 families put St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School as their first choice for 37 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 33 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 150076.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.