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Bow Community Primary School
Station Road, Bow, Crediton, Devon, EX17 6HU, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.6 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
143
Capacity
150
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 92%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community environment. While 40% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, this figure is notably above the national average, placing the school in the top 7% across the UK. However, only 5% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 40% | Bottom 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (36 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School has high expectations
89%
School supports development
83%
School responds to concerns
72%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.0%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Location
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50.79806, -3.81430 · EX17 6HU
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN113060
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.bowcps.devon.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bow Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bow Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is Bow Community Primary School a good school?
Bow Community Primary School scores 21.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Bow Community Primary School?
Based on 36 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bow Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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