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West Croft School is a primary community school in Bideford, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, West Croft School has 29% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 484 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 8.1%, 33% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.9%.
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At West Croft School, 29% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
48% met the expected standard in reading and 42% in maths.
West Croft School has an overall absence rate of 5.9%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at West Croft School is 8.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
West Croft School has 484 pupils on roll.
33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
21% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
West Croft School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in February 2022 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, West Croft School is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While West Croft 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.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
77/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
38/mo
49% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 3.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.1
Bus Stops
21
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Bideford area
2.8
Poor
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 21 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.