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Barnstaple, Devon

Bishops Tawton Primary School

Bishops Tawton Primary School is a foundation school in Barnstaple, Devon. The school has 159 pupils on roll.

Foundation school Primary Ages 4–11 159 PupilsURN 113134
Ofsted Report
2
Good
Inspected March 2022
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementGood
Early Years ProvisionGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
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Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 60%
54% -6pp
KS2 RWM Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
77% +4pp
Reading Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
65% -8pp
Maths Expected
Nat. avg: 72%
69% -3pp
Writing Expected
Nat. avg: 94.5%
95.8% +1pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 20.4
19.7 +1pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
8.2% -16pp
Free School Meals
159 / 168
95%
Capacity
About
School overview

Bishops Tawton Primary School is a foundation school in Barnstaple, Devon. The school has 159 pupils on roll.

School Details
Headteacher
Melanie Smallwood
Age Range
411
School Hours
08:30 – 15:15
Telephone
01271343002
Address
Barnstaple, EX32 0AE
Local Authority
Devon
The School Day
08:30
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
15:15
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 7 available
Cooking
Football
Music
Netball
Reading
Forest School
Growth Mindset
Awards & Accreditations
Eco Schools
Environmental sustainability
Healthy Schools
Promoting pupil wellbeing
Music Mark
Excellence in music education
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Cardigan
Jumper
Pinafore Dress
Polo Shirt
Skirt
Socks
Summer Dress
Tights
Trousers
Colours
Black
Burgundy
Grey
Red
White
PE Kit
Pe Kit
Shorts
Tracksuit
Trainers