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Bishops Nympton Primary School
Bishops Nympton, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4PU, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.8 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
90
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid parent satisfaction, with 89% of parents recommending it. While the percentage of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is commendably in the top 93% nationally, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners aged 2-11, though limited published data suggests further exploration may be beneficial for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 24 June 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (18 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
Behaviour is good
83%
School supports development
83%
School keeps me informed
78%
Good range of subjects
78%
Progress is communicated
78%
School has high expectations
67%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
White Other1.1%
Location
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50.99979, -3.77029 · EX36 4PU
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN113133
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.bishopsnymptonschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Bishops Nympton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bishops Nympton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2025.
Is Bishops Nympton Primary School a good school?
Bishops Nympton Primary School scores 13.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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 Bishops Nympton Primary School?
Based on 18 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bishops Nympton Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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