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Where is Instow Community Primary and Pre-School located?

Instow Community Primary and Pre-School is located in Bideford, Devon, South West, EX39 4LU.

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Instow Community Primary and Pre-School serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Instow Community Primary and Pre-School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Instow Community Primary and Pre-School

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In terms of academic performance, Instow Community Primary and Pre-School has 50% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 67 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.6%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected50%Attendance95.4%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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6.6

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Solid57% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Instow Community Primary and Pre-School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 67 pupils
SEN support: 12% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Bottom 25% for its intake

Instow Community Primary and Pre-School is in the bottom 25% for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (0–8% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 66/100

Good surroundings

Air quality95/100

Transport access10/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Instow Community Primary and Pre-School

At Instow Community Primary and Pre-School, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

78% met the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths.

Attendance at Instow Community Primary and Pre-School

Instow Community Primary and Pre-School has an overall absence rate of 4.6%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Instow Community Primary and Pre-School

The teacher turnover rate at Instow Community Primary and Pre-School is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Instow Community Primary and Pre-School

Instow Community Primary and Pre-School has 67 pupils on roll.

7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

12% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Ofsted Rating: Good

Instow Community Primary and Pre-School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Instow Community Primary and Pre-School is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Instow Community Primary and Pre-School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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