What is West Croft School's Ofsted rating?

West Croft School was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 15/02/2022. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is West Croft School a primary or secondary school?

West Croft School is a primary school in Bideford, for ages 2–11.

Where is West Croft School?

West Croft School is in Bideford, EX39 3DE (Devon local authority).

How many pupils attend West Croft School?

West Croft School has around 484 pupils on roll.

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West Croft School

Goodgraded 15/02/2022Ages 2–11484 pupils

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Bideford, EX39 3DE

Devon

West Croft School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Bideford, within the Devon local authority. The school has around 484 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 15/02/2022, West Croft School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Bideford can view West Croft School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Bideford (EX39 3DE), West Croft School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 15/02/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Primary results — Key Stage 2-49%

Expected standard (RWM)-49%

England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-10%

England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24

Pupil intake40.5%

Free school meals40.5%

England avg 24.0%

English not first language4.3%

England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing94.1%

Attendance94.1%

England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher22.3

England avg 20.9

Persistent absence

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Bideford

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Bideford CollegeGood · 0.4 mi Kingsley School Devon0.6 mi St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 mi East-the-Water Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 mi St Margaret's Church of England Junior SchoolRequires Improvement · 2.1 mi St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School2.2 mi

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